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        "msgid": "deputy-chair-of-dpr-commission-iii-supports-attorney-generals-office-in-recalling-karo-chief-prosecutor-over-1775652771",
        "date": "2026-04-05 15:15:02",
        "title": "Deputy Chair of DPR Commission III Supports Attorney General's Office in Recalling Karo Chief Prosecutor Over Amsal Case",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "The Deputy Chair of DPR Commission III, Rano Alfath, has expressed full support for the Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) decision to investigate potential ethical violations in the handling of videographer Amsal Sitepu's case, viewing it as a concrete step to uphold professionalism and accountability in law enforcement. Commission III had previously recommended a thorough evaluation, including probes into alleged intimidation and procedural breaches, and urged the establishment of an examination by the Indonesian Prosecutors' Commission. This action, which involves recalling the Karo Chief Prosecutor and involved prosecutors for clarification, is seen as a progressive move to restore public trust and enforce internal discipline within the prosecution service.",
        "content": "<p>Deputy Chair of DPR Commission III, Rano Alfath, has expressed full\nsupport for the Attorney General\u2019s Office\u2019s (Kejagung) efforts to\ninvestigate allegations of ethical violations in the handling of the\ncase involving videographer Amsal Sitepu. According to Rano, this step\nrepresents a concrete measure to maintain professionalism and\naccountability in law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCommission III of the DPR RI has previously conveyed several\nrecommendations that must be followed up seriously, including requesting\nthe Deputy Attorney General for Supervision to conduct a comprehensive\nevaluation of the case handling, investigate allegations of intimidation\nagainst Mr Amsal Christy Sitepu, and delve into allegations of\nprocedural violations, including the failure to establish a panel of\njudges and efforts to form an inappropriate public opinion regarding the\nposition of the DPR RI,\u201d Rano stated to reporters on Sunday\n(5\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>He noted that Commission III also encouraged the Indonesian\nProsecutors\u2019 Commission to conduct an examination as part of a\ncomprehensive evaluation of the institution\u2019s performance. Commission\nIII supports Kejagung in enforcing internal discipline.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe appreciate the progressive steps taken by the Attorney General\u2019s\nOffice in listening to and following up on Commission III\u2019s\nrecommendations. This is important as a manifestation of the state\u2019s\npresence in guaranteeing justice, while also maintaining public trust in\nlaw enforcement institutions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>This PKB legislator hopes that internal discipline enforcement will\nbe accompanied by firmness if violations are found. He alluded to the\nneed for cleaning up the prosecution institution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe hope this becomes a form of firmness from the Attorney General\u2019s\nOffice. In this regard, the Attorney General must dare to take further\nsteps, including dismissal or criminal proceedings against prosecutors\nproven guilty, as part of efforts to clean up the Prosecution\nInstitution in line with the commitments that have been stated,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>It is known that Kejagung has recalled the Head of the Karo District\nProsecutor\u2019s Office (Kajari) Dante Rajagukguk and the prosecutors\nhandling the case. Kejagung is investigating allegations of ethical\nviolations in the handling of Amsal Sitepu\u2019s case.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRegarding the Karo Chief Prosecutor, the Head of Special Crimes\nSection, and the Deputy Section Heads or Public Prosecutors handling the\ncase, they have now been recalled to the Attorney General\u2019s Office for\nclarification and will subsequently be examined by the internal Attorney\nGeneral\u2019s Office,\u201d said the Head of the Public Relations and Protocols\nDivision of Kejagung, Anang Supriatna, to reporters on Sunday\n(5\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Anang stated that they have been secured by the Kejagung intelligence\nteam. Subsequently, the internal team at Kejagung will clarify the Karo\nprosecutors regarding the handling of Amsal Sitepu\u2019s case.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/deputy-chair-of-dpr-commission-iii-supports-attorney-generals-office-in-recalling-karo-chief-prosecutor-over-1775652771",
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