Vadel Badjideh Trial Brings In 'Familiar' Witness, Hopes to Lighten Vadel's Position

Kapanlagi.com - The case of alleged sexual assault of a minor involving Vadel Badjideh is back in session at the South Jakarta District Court. The hearing held on Wednesday (13/8/2025) is scheduled to listen to witness testimonies from the defendant's side.

The presence of Vadel's two siblings, Martin and Bintang Badjideh, at the court immediately attracted media attention. They came to provide full support to their brother who is currently fighting through the legal process.

1. The Mystery of the 'Unfamiliar' Witness at the Hearing

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When asked about the agenda of the hearing, Martin Badjideh hinted at the existence of a key witness whose identity is deliberately kept secret. He fully entrusted the detailed explanation to the legal team.

"Later ask Kak Oya (the legal counsel), yes, this is still a secret. We don’t know, but hopefully everything goes smoothly today, that’s all," said Martin Badjideh when met at the South Jakarta District Court on Wednesday (13/8/2025).

2. The Family's Hopes for Vadel

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The legal team's move to keep the witness's identity secret is seen as a strategy that is hoped to ease the situation for Vadel. The Badjideh family hopes that the witness presented this time can provide testimony that alleviates Vadel's situation. This belief is implied in Martin's hopeful words.

"Bismillah, bismillah, bismillah," he said briefly.

3. The Witness Vadel Badjideh Was Once Kept Secret

Not only that, Bintang Badjideh, another sibling of Vadel, provided a little hint that made the public even more curious. He mentioned that the witness is no stranger, especially among the media crew.

"Yes, not a stranger perhaps for the friends in the media crew as well, definitely not a stranger. Just wait and see later," said Bintang.

4. The Presence of Fitri Salhuteru as a Witness

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When the name Fitri Salhuteru was mentioned as one of the witnesses to be presented, Martin once again chose not to provide confirmation. He emphasized the need to coordinate first with the legal team.

"Later, try asking Kak Oya, so we need to coordinate first," said Martin.

In the judicial system, the role of witnesses is crucial to uncovering the material truth and assisting the judge in making decisions. Fitri Salhuteru's testimony could be one of the considerations for the judge's ruling.

5. Will Present Three Witnesses in the Trial

According to information from Bintang, the Vadel party plans to present three witnesses in the trial, although he cannot yet confirm how many will attend.

"The witnesses are said to be three. Yes, three, but we don't know how many will actually come. We'll try to get an update from Kak Oya later," he concluded.

With the presence of these surprise witnesses, the hope for a better outcome for Vadel Badjideh is growing among his supporters. However, everything still depends on the objective assessment of the panel of judges.

6. QnA Trial of Vadel Badjideh's Case

Who is the 'familiar' witness presented in the trial of Vadel Badjideh? Fitri Salhuteru is the 'familiar' witness in the trial of Vadel Badjideh.

Why is the identity of the witness in the trial of Vadel Badjideh kept secret? The identity of the witness is kept secret as a strategy by Vadel Badjideh's legal team to maintain an element of surprise and the effectiveness of their testimony in court.

What impact does the presence of this 'familiar' witness have on the case of Vadel Badjideh? The family of Vadel Badjideh hopes that the witness's testimony can alleviate the charges against Vadel Badjideh.

(kpl/fbi)