Turning Hell Into Heaven
August 20, 2002
People's opinion on the case of Hutomo Mandala Putra alias Tommy Suharto occupy two extremes. From the point of view of Suharto's youngest son and those of his family and friends, it is a story of "never-ending suffering". Meanwhile, the general public sees it as a case of undeserved, "unlimited special treatment". This opinion has been shaped by the announcement on August 17 that Tommy's 15-year sentence has been reduced
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