speaks Cecillia Bae Tracy Bantleman, wife of jailed Neil Bantleman, which has just passed its second birthday behind bars, and discovered that support for the teachers and JIS test of cleaning products is increasing in number.
When his daughter asked repeatedly why he never came home Ferdinant Tjiong replied that it was simply always works - a white lie that served as an easier option rather than to sketch the grave, the complexities inexplicable chain of events that have occurred over the past two years.
serious allegations of sexual abuse flooded communities worldwide in April 2014; Immediately, six concierge staff intercultural school Jakarta (JIS) were locked behind bars. Soon after, Neil Bantleman, a deputy director at the elementary school school campus, and Ferdinant Tjiong, a teaching assistant, were marked suspects, instigated their brutal incarceration. Many have condemned the detentions as immediate action to turn to, especially without any evidence to support a view.
However, an increasing number of initial holes quickly deflated accusations of the prosecution: new medical tests negative results of the victim for sodomy and herpes; Allegations that Bantleman child had produced a magical stone from thin air as anesthesia; and testimony citing that the incident took place in the rooms in the office of the primary school made entirely of glass, visible from the outside all angles. In addition, the group now five concierges, who initially confessed to the crime, recanted and accused those responsible for torture as a means of collecting confessions. One of six cleaners died in detention because of apparent suicide, but was cited by witnesses physically beaten.
Neil and Tracy Bantleman
More than a year after their incarceration apparently unfounded, and Bantleman Tjiong were acquitted by the High Court and released six month. Although many severely censured the justice system in the nation for eight imprisoned without evidence to meet their crimes, the two teachers were arrested again after the Supreme Court overturned their acquittal in two days. The current situation is with Bantleman and Tjiong, each serving 11 years in prison; four of the five other members of the housekeeping staff serving eight years; and one member to serve seven years -. all for crimes that never happened disputably
Currently, Bantlemans and communities around them plan to exhaust every last legal course of action possible. Tracy Bantleman, wife of Neil Bantleman, said they look forward to a written verdict of the Supreme Court. "After the verdict is received, the defense team will file and complete judicial review. This means that our last legal option," she said Indonesia Expat .
However, court proceedings are not the only important aspect of this case.
Currently Bantleman Tjiong and share a cell in Cipinang Lapas, bringing together all the strength they have to maintain their morale and the mental and physical strength; personal mattress, toilet and mandi for swimming are the only assets they may possess.
Ms. Bantleman, Lapas Cipinang has recently undergone renovations and general maintenance, including fixed lighting and additional painted areas. Yet the reality depicted the jail as congested already at maximum capacity for about 3,000 prisoners, many of them serving long sentences for drug offenses.
"I try to visit at least four days a week," Ms. relayed Bantleman, after describing what every hour are allowed up to two hours daily, weekly visits from Monday to Friday.
May 30 marked the second anniversary of Mr. Bantleman spent in prison his greatest fear is unable to see his father, due to declining health of his father Mrs. Bantleman said..: "Neil demonstrated great patience and resilience, but being in prison for a crime you did not commit and having to see your family, friends and the community suffer such a heavy burden." She went on to explain that they simply wish for a fair and timely resolution of the case.
"Ferdi is very worried about his wife and two daughters, as he can not do the things he would usually to help support his family, "echoed Mrs. Bantleman. Shortly after his imprisonment, the daughter of Tjiong soon lacked financial support to attend school regularly and receive a stable education.
Asked about the cleaners, Ms. Bantleman replied: "I see from time to time visit the cleaners with their families during my visits. I can not imagine how they must feel desperate in their situation. "In fact," hopeless "could be a discrete representation. Agun was forced to leave his pregnant wife seven months and never had the chance to hold her child outside the prison walls. Afrischa supported his aunt and his sister, and was unable to walk down the aisle at her wedding. And Azwar, who has supported his mother and was hired, died before he could never see his mother, the bride and the world outside his prison cell.
Although the case has continued to evolve for two long years, communities are not paused in the mobilization for freedom. In fact, although the origin of a large number of people believed that the condemned to be undoubtedly guilty of the crime, many - if not most - of those who knew the case now fight for the prisoners. According to Ms. Bantleman, non-governmental organizations such as Contra and Mappi conducted a case study, concluding those imprisoned as innocent; in addition, Bantlemans received the support of Global Affairs in Ottawa, Canada, and the Canadian Embassy in Jakarta.
After being the largest number of individuals who were supporters of incarceration, the Indonesian public has also started to realize the seemingly erroneous and doubtful claims; several groups within the public also demanded proper information of the case. "The voices of these groups become stronger and stronger, to support Indonesia interior is at a high level," Ms. Bantleman said
One of the largest groups formed from. of the Indonesian population is Kawan8, a group of eight members united by a unanimous desire to fight for justice and a voice for the seven behind the bars of the prison.
"Everything I ' heard was that there was a rape situation in JIS, and cleaners and teachers were suspects. I thought it was true at first, "said Arita, a representative of Kawan8 Indonesia Expat
Kawan8 a threat but simple goal. It aims to raise . crowdfunding billion fund rp.1 Not one penny should be used for the interests of Kawan8; rather, he hopes to use the money to peninjauan Kembali , or the final review of the court decision. . Kawan8 hopes to raise their funds through a 180-day fundraising campaign, including public gatherings, a book launch, and lobbying for help from professionals with expertise in similar cases Arita explained: " We believe the company is the most powerful. We have to get a lot of pressure from society, especially university students, so that we can unite our power to make it easier to press the government and the court. "
While crowdfunding money will be used for logistics items on the agenda to fight against the judicial court, Kawan8 also strongly believes that the funds are essential to stand as a symbol of struggle and victory for justice. "The money we raise is a symbol that society recognizes justice. Any money, little or big, show that the company wants to help fight for justice, "Arita shown.
When asked why Kawan8 was formed and why members decided to join the battle underway, Arita has demonstrated his personal reasons. "My heart was moved because the law in Indonesia system was injustice, especially to those who lack the power. There are so many people praying and care, but so little that is acting. I wanted to be the one who acted. innocent people are in prison for something they do not. How long will we stay silent? "
to donate to the effort of crowdfunding implemented by Kawan8 visit kitabisa.com/justice4theinnocents