Maluku separatist leader released from detention
The Jakarta Post | December 28, 2002
JAKARTA (JP): Leader of the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) Alexander Manuputty was released on Saturday from detention at the National Police Headquarters, El Shinta reported.
Another FKM activist, Sammy Wailerumi, was also released from detention, said lawyer Christian Rahardjaan.
"That's nothing unusual. They were released because their detention period was over," he said.
Both Alex and Sammy are still required to report to the police and attend their trials. They are charged with subversion, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
Alex and Sammy have been in detention since March. The Criminal Code stipulates that authorities must release a defendant who has been in detention for a specified period. However, the release does mean that charges against the defendant have been dropped.
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The Jakarta Post | December 28, 2002
JAKARTA (JP): Leader of the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) Alexander Manuputty was released on Saturday from detention at the National Police Headquarters, El Shinta reported.
Another FKM activist, Sammy Wailerumi, was also released from detention, said lawyer Christian Rahardjaan.
"That's nothing unusual. They were released because their detention period was over," he said.
Both Alex and Sammy are still required to report to the police and attend their trials. They are charged with subversion, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
Alex and Sammy have been in detention since March. The Criminal Code stipulates that authorities must release a defendant who has been in detention for a specified period. However, the release does mean that charges against the defendant have been dropped.
All contents copyright © of The Jakarta Post.