Politics · Indonesia · 2 hrs ago
Pati Court Spokesperson Reports Activist After Water-Splashing Incident
Pati court spokesperson Retno Lastiani reported activist Supriyono, known as Botok, to Central Java police.
She reported him after he splashed water on her during a meeting at Pati District Court about the handling of a case.
During the meeting, Botok also alleged that someone had received 1 billion rupiah.
Police say the complaint concerns alleged defamation, slander and using force to compel someone.
Police have scheduled Botok for questioning, but have not said when it will take place.
Indonesia’s Supreme Court condemned the incident and said complaints about court cases should be made through legal channels.
Pati District Court spokesperson Retno Lastiani reported activist Supriyono, known as Botok, to Central Java police after he splashed water on her during a dialogue.
Police said the report was filed on October 12 over alleged defamation, slander and using violence to force someone.
Police have scheduled Botok for questioning but have not announced when it will take place.
The incident happened during an October 9 hearing about the handling of a case at Pati District Court.
The Supreme Court said splashing water was unacceptable and that dissatisfaction with a case should be raised through legal or complaint procedures.
- Who
- Retno Lastiani, spokesperson for Pati District Court, reported Supriyono, known as Botok, coordinator of the Pati United Community Alliance.
- What
- She reported him after he splashed water on her. Police cited alleged defamation, slander and using violence to force someone.
- When
- The incident took place on October 9, and the report was filed on October 12.
- Where
- Pati District Court; the report was filed with Central Java police.
- Why
- The report followed Botok splashing water on Lastiani during a dialogue about the handling of a case.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Botok attended a dialogue at Pati District Court about the handling of a case and splashed water on spokesperson Retno Lastiani.
Lastiani reported Botok to Central Java police.
The Supreme Court spokesperson criticized the water-splashing incident and said it was unacceptable.
Police said Botok had been scheduled for questioning but did not give a date.
- Reported activist
- Supriyono, known as Botok
- Complainant
- Retno Lastiani, Pati District Court spokesperson
- Report filed
- October 12
- Incident
- Water was splashed on Lastiani during an October 9 dialogue
- Police allegations
- Defamation, slander and using violence to force someone
What people are saying
Yes, it is true Botok was reported to Central Java police; he was reported on October 12.
The Supreme Court leadership does not want any form of attitude or action that demeans the dignity and harms the nobility of the judiciary, whoever carries it out.
Dissatisfaction should be channeled through legitimate mechanisms, whether legal remedies or complaint procedures, not through actions that demean the dignity of the judiciary.