The trial for alleged blasphemy against the inactive Governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok), commenced on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. The trial was held at the former Jakarta Central District Court, Jalan Gajah Mada number 17, Central Jakarta.
The indictment will be read by a team of 13 prosecutors before a panel of five judges. Eighty lawyers have been prepared to develop a defense strategy for Ahok during the trial.
Ahok is suspected of violating articles 156 and 156-a of the Criminal Code concerning religious defamation. The maximum penalty is 5 years imprisonment.
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