Murder trial of Tommy Suharto is adjourned

The trial of former Indonesian autocrat Suharto's favorite son on premeditated murder and other charges was adjourned today until…

The trial of former Indonesian autocrat Suharto's favorite son on premeditated murder and other charges was adjourned today until March 27th after a court session of about two-and-a-half hours.

Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra is accused of masterminding the murder of a judge, in a case that represents a key test for President Megawati Sukarnoputri and a tainted judiciary.

The charge carries the maximum penalty of death.

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