Ahok Divorce Trial Scheduled
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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Amid some public disbelief that Basuki Tjahaja Purnama is divorcing his wife, Veronica Tan, the court has scheduled a date for the divorce`s trial. The former Jakarta Governor, better known by his Chinese name Ahok, has filed for divorce as his lawyer confirmed.
North Jakarta Court's spokesman Jootje Sampaleng said the first hearing will be held on January 31.
Read: Najwa Shihab Ahok Divorce is Private Affair
and Lawyer: Family Issues Cause Ahok to File for Divorce
"For the initial hearing, the defendant and plaintiff can be represented, if they are unable to attend," Jootje said on Thursday, January 11.
Jootje said the judge will summon both disputing parties when the court reaches mediation stage, and both Ahok and Veronica will be mandated to come to court.
The court will seek the Justice and Human Rights Affairs Ministry's approval to allow Ahok, who is currently imprisoned, to undergo trial.
Ahok filed for divorce on January 5 to the North Jakarta Court. The news went viral just hours later, leaving many of his supporters heartbroken.
Alfan Hilmi