Vadel Badjideh's Sister Admits She Doesn't Know About Abortion While Testifying in Court

Kapanlagi.com - The continuation of the trial regarding the alleged sexual assault of a minor involving Vadel Badjideh against Lolly, the child of Nikita Mirzani, was held again at the South Jakarta District Court on Wednesday (6/8/2025). In this trial, Vadel's side presented three factual witnesses.

Two of them are Vadel's biological siblings, Martin and Bintang Badjideh, while the other is a prospective brother-in-law from London. These three witnesses were presented to provide testimony based on what they saw and knew firsthand.

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1. Witness from Abroad

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The presence of witnesses from abroad certainly requires special preparation, including interpreters accompanying them during the trial process. Vadel's attorney, Oya Abdul Malik, explained that the three witnesses provided testimony based on what they saw and knew firsthand.

"Today's hearing for Vadel is scheduled for factual witnesses from his two biological siblings and one from his sister's fiancé who is in London, who also brought their interpreter. So today their testimonies are being heard by the panel, based on what they saw and what they know," said Oya Abdul Malik after the hearing.

2. Important Facts Revealed

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An important fact was revealed from the testimony, particularly regarding the abortion issue that had surfaced. The attorney stated that Vadel's two siblings were completely unaware of the matter and only learned about it after the case was reported to the authorities.

"It turns out they didn't know. That if his siblings didn't know, they only found out after it was reported, beyond that I can't disclose," he said.

3. Witness Statements Are Accurate

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Although not all details can be disclosed to the public due to the closed nature of the trial, Oya Abdul Malik feels quite satisfied with today's testimony. According to him, the statements given by the witnesses are consistent with the actual facts they know.

"Nevertheless, I consider the testimony from today’s witnesses to be quite good in accordance with the facts they know," he said.

4. First Time as a Witness

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This is the first experience for both of Vadel's siblings to be in the courtroom, a moment that they admitted felt quite different and tense. Bintang Badjideh, as Martin's younger sibling, did not deny feeling nervous when having to testify in front of the judges.

"The witnesses from the family side were allowed, thank God. And it’s our first time attending the trial, and yes it was tense, but thank God we managed to get through it," Bintang expressed when met after the trial.

5. Family Involvement in the Hearing

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Seeing his family having to get involved as witnesses certainly brings mixed feelings for Vadel. Oya explained that her client felt shocked, happy, and sad all at the same time.

"There’s shock, there’s happiness, there’s sadness because his family is involved as witnesses; the happiness is perhaps because the younger sibling meets the older siblings, listening to their testimony, shocked 'that they have become witnesses for me'," Oya said.

6. Emotional Moment After the Hearing

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Emotional moments such as hugs also occurred, albeit only briefly before the witnesses left the courtroom. Oya mentioned that the interaction happened as a farewell after they provided their testimonies.

"There were handshakes, the last hugs right before they said goodbye after testifying," she explained.

7. Hope of the Legal Team

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With the testimony from the family, the legal team has high hopes. Oya hopes that this statement can be a mitigating consideration for Vadel in the judge's decision later.

"God willing, hopefully because every time there is a witness, I consider that it can hopefully lighten the situation," he concluded.

8. About the Vadel Badjideh Trial

Q: When will the next trial of Vadel Badjideh take place?

A: The next trial regarding the alleged sexual intercourse with a minor and abortion will take place on August 6, 2025.

Q: Who are the witnesses presented in the trial?

A: Three witnesses were presented, including Vadel Badjideh's two biological siblings and a prospective brother-in-law from London.

Q: When is the next trial scheduled?

A: The next trial is scheduled for August 12, 2025.

Q: What did Vadel's sibling reveal about the abortion?

A: Vadel's sibling admitted to not knowing about the abortion performed by Lolly until the police report emerged.

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