KPK: Angie Verdict Judicial Disabilities Methodological

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Vice Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission Busyro Muqoddas considers the decision of the judges Jakarta Corruption Court on matters Angelina Sondakh, methodologically flawed judicial proceedings of understanding of the facts. This is a response to the decision of the judge Busyro Angelina punishes four years and six months in prison for accepting bribes considered proven budget management related projects in the Ministry of Education and Culture.

This ruling is much lighter than the prosecution asking Angelina aka Angie sentenced to 12 years in prison. "The verdict light let alone free, without proper legal arguments, further confirms the existence of judicial methodological flaw," said Busyro via text message on Friday (01/11/2013).
According to him, the trial judge failed to interpret the fact that Angelina as a member of the House has a special significance as representatives of the people. If convicted light, he said, it will take away people's rights. Moreover, corruption by Angie relating to education programs that aim to educate the nation.
"The judge does not give legal meaning and weight to this fact," added Busryo ever be led Judicial Commission it.
This methodological flaw, he said, led to the decision was barren and free from partiality to the spirit of justice and protection of the people as the victim of a massive. Busyro also said the Commission will examine the judge's ruling on Angie's case by working with the Supreme Court (MA) and KY.
Different Application of Article
Besides deciding Angie four years and six months in prison, the Corruption Court judges did not require the state to pay damages Angie accordance with the value of money dikorupsinya as demanded by KPK prosecutors. Regarding the amount of money received Angie was considered proven differed with prosecutors.
According to the judges, Angie only proved receiving Rp 2.5 billion and 1.2 million U.S. dollars, or approximately USD 14.5 billion. Meanwhile, according to prosecutors, Angie for receiving money worth a total of Rp 12.58 billion and 2.35 million U.S. dollars in 2010. The judge also considered unproven Angie led the project budget Kemenpora homestead SEA Games athletes. The length of the sentence the judge decided Angie is much lighter than the prosecution because of the application of the different chapters.
Angie judges found to have violated Article 11 of the Law on Corruption Eradication in conjunction with Article 64 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code, while prosecutors chose a letter of Article 12 in conjunction with Article 18 of the Law on the Eradication of Corruption in conjunction with Article 64 Paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code, the penalties are more severe, the maximum 20 years in prison.
Sources: http://nasional.kompas.com/read/2013/01/11/14431085/