Yudha Arfandi Sentenced to Death in Dante's Death Case, His Father Reveals the Real Facts

Kapanlagi.com - Budi Akhmad, the father of Yudha Arfandi, the defendant in the case of Dante's death, spoke out regarding the death penalty demand filed by the Public Prosecutor (JPU). Budi stated that he respects the JPU's right to prosecute, but hopes that the demand is truly in line with the facts revealed in the trial.

"As the biological parent of Yudha Arfandi representing my family, in principle, that is already the right of the JPU and I feel I cannot do anything about the demand. However, for us, personally, I hope that the demand aligns with the facts in the trial," said Budi Akhmad when met in the Kalimalang area, East Jakarta, Saturday (28/9/2024).

1. Inconsistent Facts

Budi, who is almost always present in the hearings, mentioned many facts that do not align with the prosecutor's demands. He highlighted one point in the demands stating that Yudha did not apologize and was considered to be evasive during the trial.

"Regarding the prosecutor saying that the defendant did not apologize, was evasive during the trial, that is excessive. Because in front of the prosecutor himself during the hearing, the defendant had already apologized, not only in the trial, but before this trial, the defendant had also apologized to the family and even asked the family to be introduced to the victim's parents," he explained.

2. Questioning the Prosecutor's Allegations

In addition, Budi also questioned the prosecutor's allegation that Yudha committed a "brutal" act. According to him, the term is unclear and does not correspond to the conditions of the incident at the location, which is a public place.

"The prosecutor stated that the defendant did not apologize and was evasive, and committed a brutal act in the demands. What does brutal mean? The prosecutor should explain whether it involves mutilation, being cut up, the prosecutor should clarify the brutality," he said.

"That is a swimming pool, a public place, there are no tools that support committing a brutal act. What is brutal? Please explain, prosecutor," he added.

3. False Information

Budi also responded to allegations that Yudha threatened to kill Dante's family. He emphasized that it was actually Dante's mother who took her child to Yudha's house before the incident.

"It was said again that the defendant threatened to kill Dante's family, his parents. However, it was the late Dante's mother who brought him to the defendant's house and entrusted him to his maid, not the defendant," he said.

"Logically and rationally, if we are threatened by someone to be killed, why would we hand over the person who threatens to kill us? The prosecutor knows and it has not been proven in court; the prosecutor knows exactly and Tamara provided false information regarding the threats," he concluded.

(kpl/far/rsp)