LAST week, TEMPO met with Justice Slamet Riyanto at his North Sumatra High Court office. At age 62, Riyanto was clearly disturbed by questions regarding his past reputation. "I have already served my punishment, but if the matter is re-examined, so be it. I won't mind if my nomination for the Supreme Court is rejected," said Riyanto.

In 1983, during his posting as chairman of the Makassar District Court, Riyanto fell into disgrace for having a