Jokowi Testifies in Defamation Lawsuit Against Roy Suryo
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) testified in a defamation lawsuit against former Minister of Youth and Sports Roy Suryo, stating he never specifically named Suryo in his police report. The President explained he took legal action after the narrative of fake diploma accusations, ongoing since 2020, felt like it had "crossed the line."
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