Richard Lee Absent from Pretrial Hearing, Legal Counsel Brings Doctor's Letter

Kapanlagi.com - The pretrial hearing filed by Doctor Richard Lee against the Metro Jaya Police continues at the South Jakarta District Court on Wednesday (1/4/2026). In this session, Doctor Richard Lee was not present in person and was only represented by his legal team to follow the ongoing legal process.

This court agenda has entered the stage of hearing responses from the police as the respondent. The legal counsel explained that the presence of their client is not legally required in this type of hearing, especially since the doctor's health condition is declining.

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1. Absent Due to Illness

"I reiterate that in the pre-trial process, the principal does not need to be present. What is sufficient is their lawyer. That's it. Secondly, Dr. Richard is still unwell to this day," said Jefri, the legal representative at the South Jakarta District Court, Wednesday (2/4/2026).

The absence of Dr. Richard Lee is also supported by an official document from the medical side. The legal representative emphasized that this health reason is genuine and has been communicated to the court to ensure that the trial process continues as scheduled.

2. Purpose of Filing a Pre-Trial

"There is already a doctor's certificate, yes. The person who can explain is the doctor," said Jefri.

The main purpose of filing this pre-trial is to review the police's decision to designate Dr. Richard Lee as a suspect. The legal team wants to ensure whether the procedures followed were in accordance with the applicable laws in Indonesia or not.

"To test the validity of the suspect designation. Later we will prove it, yes. As for what we will present later in the pre-trial, let us present it in the pre-trial. What is our duty in court, that is what we will present in court," Jefri stated.

3. Wants to Obtain Clarity and Justice

Dr. Richard Lee hopes that through this trial, they can obtain clarity and justice regarding the legal status that ensnares him. This trial is considered a right of citizens guaranteed by law to defend themselves.

"The first is that Dr. Richard gets justice. If indeed justice proves, we can prove that his designation as a suspect is invalid, we request that justice can be applied in the South Jakarta District Court," concluded Jefri.

4. QnA Dr. Richard Lee

1. What is Dr. Richard Lee currently undergoing at the South Jakarta District Court?
Dr. Richard Lee is undergoing a pretrial hearing against the Metro Jaya Police to test the validity of his designation as a suspect.

2. Why is Dr. Richard Lee not present in court?
He is not present due to declining health and legally, his presence is not required in the pretrial hearing. He is represented by his legal team.

3. Is there any evidence regarding the health reasons?
Yes, the legal counsel stated that there is an official doctor's letter explaining Richard Lee's health condition, which has been submitted to the court.

4. What is the main purpose of this pretrial application?
The purpose is to test the validity of the suspect designation by the police, whether the procedure has complied with the law or not.

5. What does Richard Lee's side hope for from this trial?
They hope to obtain justice and legal clarity, and if proven invalid, the suspect status against Richard Lee can be revoked by the court.

(kpl/far/fbi)