Soekardjo declared mentally healthy

Soekardjo declared mentally healthy

YOGYAKARTA: A four-strong team of psychiatrists and
psychologists declared on Friday that Soekardjo Wilardjito -- a
former aide of founding president Sukarno -- was mentally
healthy.

According to his lawyer, Soekardjo -- who claimed the founding
president was intimidated into relinquishing power to Soeharto in
1966 -- had a strong memory despite his ill-health after 11
serving years in jail.

"We hope that the police no longer doubt our client's claim
(and call it) misleading testimony blamed on psychological
problems," lawyer Budi Santoso said.

Soekardjo has claimed that on March 11, 1966, he saw two
generals threaten Sukarno into signing a document at the Bogor
Presidential Palace which granted the transfer of power from him
to Soeharto.

Police have charged Soekardjo with intentionally spreading
falsehood and causing public unrest.

He could be jailed for up to 10 years if found guilty. (44)