Court acquits singer Deddy

Court acquits singer Deddy

SURABAYA: The Surabaya District Court has exonerated local
singer Deddy Dores of fraud charges involving Rp 16.3 million
(US$7,900).

Deddy, 43, was accused by Djawara, the plaintiff, of deceit,
Antara reported.

The performer allegedly promised Djawara's son he would help
him to become a singer.

The prosecutor said Deddy asked for Rp 16.3 million to record
the voice of Djawara's son. The defendant was said to have
received the money in April 1990. He reportedly never made the
recording.

Djawara said he would appeal against the court ruling.

It was the second legal battle between Deddy and Djawara.

Last year the Surabaya District Court sentenced Deddy to six
months in jail for cheating Djawara out of Rp 21 million. The
court of appeal, however, favored Deddy and freed him of any
charges. (sim)