Jokowi's Testimony Rejected by Defendants in 'Fake Degree' Trial
In Indonesia's 'fake degree' trial, defendants Roy Suryo and Dr. Tifauzia Tyassuma have rejected the testimony of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), who appeared as a witness. Both defendants argued that the President's statements were vague and failed to answer fundamental questions.
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