GA-01364 1966-02-21 relevance B public
Na eis van doodstraf: Njono's verdedigster bepleit vrijspraak (After death-penalty demand: Njono's counsel pleads acquittal)
After death-penalty demand: Njono's counsel pleads acquittal
Trouw (21 Feb 1966): after the prosecutor demanded the death penalty for SOBSI leader Njono, his lawyer Trees Soenito-Heyligers argues nothing proves a plot to overthrow the government; Njono gave an hour-long political defence. Lawyer complains of two days' preparation; PKI-linked Colonel Latief reportedly arrested. No Gerwani mention.
Trouw (21 Feb 1966): setelah jaksa menuntut hukuman mati bagi pemimpin SOBSI Njono, pembelanya Trees Soenito-Heyligers menyatakan tak ada bukti rencana menggulingkan pemerintah; Njono membela diri secara politik selama sejam. Pembela mengeluh hanya dua hari persiapan; Kolonel Latief dilaporkan ditangkap. Gerwani tidak disebut.
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- 01 Primary Sources/1.5 Newspapers and Periodicals/Dutch press (1945-2000) - articles on Gerwis, Gerwani and members (Delpher)/Trouw (1966-02-21) - NA EIS VAN DOODSTRAF Njono's verdedigste bepleit vrijspraak [Delpher ABCDDD-010814228-a0051].txt
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- 01 Primary Sources › 1.5 Newspapers and Periodicals › Dutch press (1945-2000) - articles on Gerwis, Gerwani and members (Delpher)
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