Adiguna trial to start on Feb. 24

Adiguna trial to start on Feb. 24

JAKARTA: The trial of Adiguna Sutowo, who is to be tried for
the murder of a waiter on New Year's over a disputed bill, will
begin on Thursday at the Central Jakarta District Court.

The waiter, Yohannes Berchmans "Rudy" Haerudy Natong, who was
also a university student, died due to a single gunshot wound to
the head at the Hilton Hotel's Fluid Bar.

Prosecutors have admitted that the absence of Adiguna's
fingerprints on the murder weapon might present a problem in the
case.

"It is controversial and will be used by the defense," said
Andi Herman, a prosecutor in the case. "However, we are
confident ... We have statements from witnesses and other
evidence."

Adiguna, who is the younger brother of the Hilton Hotel's
owner Ponco Sutowo, is charged with murder and the illegal
possession of a firearm. -- JP