Kapanlagi.com - The panel of judges at the East Jakarta District Court finally sentenced Yudha Arfandi, the defendant in the case of the death of Raden Andante Khalif Pramudityo alias Dante.
This verdict states that Yudha is guilty of premeditated murder and is sentenced to 20 years in prison. This decision is lighter compared to the demands of the Public Prosecutor (JPU) who sought the death penalty for the defendant.
"Stating that the defendant Yudha Arfandi is legally proven guilty of committing the crime of premeditated murder as charged in the first primary indictment," said Judge Immanuel at the East Jakarta District Court on Monday (4/11/2024).
"Sentencing the defendant Yudha Arfandi to 20 years in prison," he continued.
1. The Tamara Family is Disappointed
Tamara Tyasmara at the hearing on Monday, (4/11) © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso
Upon hearing this decision, Yudha Arfandi's side immediately stated they would file an appeal. "We will file an appeal right away, Your Honor," said Yudha Arfandi.
The Tamara Tyasmara family present in the hearing appeared disappointed with the verdict, especially after learning that Yudha Arfandi would appeal. They expressed their frustration to the defendant's legal team.
"20 years and still appealing, this is murder," said one of Tamara's family members.
2. The Dante Case
For your information, Dante passed away on January 27, 2024, in a swimming pool in the Pondok Kelapa area, East Jakarta. He was allegedly drowned by Yudha Arfandi, who is now the defendant in this case. Yudha is charged under Article 340 of the Criminal Code regarding Premeditated Murder, with a penalty of death or life imprisonment.
However, today the East Jakarta District Court decided to sentence Yudha to 20 years in prison. However, Dante's family did not accept the verdict.
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