The Continued Hearing of Dante's Death Case is Held Again, Tamara Tyasmara Hopes Yudha Arfandi is Prosecuted Fairly

Kapanlagi.com - The East Jakarta District Court held the continued hearing of the case of Dante's death with the defendant Yudha Arfandi today, Monday (23/9/2024). The hearing was initially scheduled to take place at 10:00 AM WIB with the agenda of reading the indictment from the Public Prosecutor (JPU).

However, due to a demonstration related to a land dispute case, the hearing schedule had to be postponed. The legal representative of Tamara Tyasmara, Dante's mother, revealed that they are still waiting for the decision of the Panel of Judges and the Prosecutor regarding the exact time of the hearing.

"Because of an event that makes it impossible, we are still waiting for the Panel of Judges and the Prosecutor for the time," said Tamara's legal representative.

1. Hope for the Defendant

In the midst of waiting for the trial, Tamara hopes that the defendant Yudha Arfandi will receive the heaviest possible punishment in accordance with his actions.

"What is clear is that he should be prosecuted as fairly as possible according to his actions," said Tamara Tyasmara.

2. Chairperson of the Child Protection Commission Unable to Attend

However, there is news that Cornelia Agatha, the Chairperson of the Child Protection Commission (Komnas PA) Jakarta, was unable to attend to witness the trial today due to her poor health condition. Tamara conveyed that Cornelia had actually planned to attend since last week as a form of moral support.

"She didn't come because she said she wasn't feeling well," said Tamara.

3. The Case of Dante's Death

As information, Dante passed away on January 27, 2024, at a swimming pool in the Pondok Kelapa area, East Jakarta. It is suspected that Dante was drowned by the defendant Yudha Arfandi, who is currently undergoing legal proceedings. Yudha Arfandi is charged under Article 340 of the Criminal Code concerning Premeditated Murder, with a penalty of death or life imprisonment.

This trial has attracted public attention, given that the case involves the tragic death of a minor. Tamara and the family hope that justice will be served and that the perpetrator receives a punishment commensurate with his actions.

(kpl/far/rsp)