Ucapan Hotman Paris saat Bela Eks Jampidsus Dinilai Rendahkan Wartawan, PWI Desak Minta Maaf

Lawyer Hotman Paris has come under scrutiny after making a harsh statement while answering a journalist's question while defending his client, former Jampidsus (special prosecutor), Febrie Adriansyah. When asked if Febrie felt criminalized, Hotman instead questioned the journalist, using remarks that were deemed insulting. Akhmad Munir, Chairman of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI), considered Hotman Paris' statement to be demeaning and intimidating to journalists at work. Akhmad Munir stated that asking questions of sources is an integral part of journalistic duties. Therefore, every source has the right to answer or refuse to answer, while maintaining ethical communication.