March 2017
Kawan8 #dancingforjustice
Kawan8 volunteers and students from the Jakarta Art Institute (IKJ Institut Kesenian Jakarta) held a flashmob on one of the largest main streets in Jakarta on Sunday March 5th during car free day. The flashmob illustrates [...]
February 2017
Thank-you to the Korean Community
In late January the Korean Community at JIS invited Tracy Bantleman and school administrator Murray Hodgson to share information about the current legal case and how it has impacted their lives thus far. Many families were keen [...]
January 2017
No justice No Peace – 3rd public discussion on JIS case.
Indonesian Center for the Study of Law and Policy (PSHK) researcher Miko S. Ginting (far-left), legal expert Saut Irianto Rajagukguk (left), Kawan8 activist Fauzan (center-left), Indonesian Law Student Front (FROMHI) representative Wirawan Hipatios (center-right), Jakarta [...]
Change.org petition in Top 10 in for 2016
Change.org recently reported on the top 10 most popular petitions of 2016. The petition on Change.org for the JIS case was one of the top 10 petitions in Indonesia - signed by 50, 913 netizens. People continue to [...]
December 2016
Message from Neil and Ferdi
To all of our friends and supporters worldwide we want to thank-you for the many heartfelt and happy holiday messages. Hearing from you lifts our spirits and helps to raise our hope that this ordeal [...]
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Posted on Facebook by Penny N. The gift of Neil's photography is available... IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! Many people have asked on this forum what they can do to continue to raise awareness, from Canada [...]
Kawan 8 holds Public Discussion at National University Jakarta
Kawan8 along with the Faculty of Law Student Association Himakum of the National University in Jakarta held a public discussion Tuesday (29/11). The theme was "Dissecting the JIS Case Fabrication: Those Who Thirst for Justice". [...]
November 2016
Murray finishes the 100km Ultramarathon – Justice for the Innocent
Murray Hodgson, Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) Kindergarten and Elementary School Principal participated in the 100-km Jakarta Ultra Marathon in Jakarta, Saturday (12/11/2016). Murray decided to take part in the event so he could also raise [...]
October 2016
Kawan 8 Vigil
A number of supporters gathered together in front of the Presidential Palace in Jakarta this week to light candles during a vigil at Taman Pandang Istana, Jakarta, Wednesday (26/10). The volunteers prayed that the seven innocent people [...]
100 KM Run for the Innocent
Murray Hodgson, a long standing member of the Jakarta Intercultural School faculty, is currently training to run the Jakarta 100 KM Race November 12th. The race consists of four 25KM loops out and back to a [...]
September 2016
August 2016
New Ambassador of Canada to Indonesia arrives soon!!
Let's FLOOD the Canadian Embassy inbox - WRITE TO THE NEW AMBASSADOR, WELCOME HIM, AND SHARE YOUR CONCERNS ABOUT THE INJUSTICE IN JAKARTA!! One paragraph is all it takes and every e-mail matters, these are [...]
Kawan8 – Friends of the 8 – Indonesian citizens supporting the fight for justice!!
For more information about Kawan8, which translated into english means Friends of the 8, please follow their website and social media links below. If you are an Indonesian citizen or someone working and living in Indonesia [...]
July 2016
Two Years Too Long Vigils held WORLDWIDE July 14th
Vigils to mark the continued unjust incarceration of the innocent took place around the world on July 14th. Two years ago Neil and Ferdi were unjustly detained and they continue to be held in an Indonesian [...]
Protests gather on second year anniversary of Neil Bantleman’s arrest in Indonesia
Neil Bantleman, Canadian teacher imprisoned in Indonesia, marks 2 years of ordeal By Diana Mehta The Canadian Press http://globalnews.ca/video/2824411/protests-arise-on-second-year-anniversary-of-neil-bantlemans-arrest-in-indonesia WATCH ABOVE: Protests gather on second year anniversary of Neil Bantleman’s arrest in Indonesia TORONTO [...]
Supporters meet Canada’s Justice Minister!
Head of Jakarta Intercultural School Tim Carr and his wife Barbara (also a JIS teacher) were at a market in Vancouver and were asked if they wanted to meet Canada's Minister of Justice and Attorney [...]
Calgary: Two Year Too Long Event July 14th
Dear friends There is only one week until the TWO TOO LONG Vigil/Rally for Neil, Ferdi and the cleaners: Afrischa, Agun, Awan, Syahrial, Zainal and the late Azwar. Much has happened since the One Year Too [...]
June 2016
Canada protests 2 JIS teachers sentenced to 11 years in prison – Minister of Law and Human Rights Indonesia says their protest is legitimate
Detik.com (June 24): Canada protests 2 JIS teachers sentenced to 11 years in prison – That’s legitimate: Minister of Law and Human Rights http://news.detik.com/berita/3241449/kanada-protes-2-guru-jis-divonis-11-tahun-menkum-ham-itu-sah-saja Short English Translation/Summary of Article An article published by Detik.com provides [...]
Canada Seeks Justice for JIS Teacher Bantleman
http://jakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/canada-seeks-justice-jis-teacher-bantleman/ Canada Seeks Justice for JIS Teacher Bantleman Jakarta. The Canadian government will continue to seek justice for one of its citizens, former Jakarta Intercultural School teacher Neil Bantleman, Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia Donald Bobiash [...]
Canada can’t intervene in JIS ruling: Govt
Jakarta | Wed, June 22 2016 | 06:51 pm Former Jakarta Intercultural School employees Neil Bentleman (left) and Ferdinant Tjiong wait for a court hearing at the South Jakarta District Court on April 3, [...]
‘Justice must prevail,’ Neil Bantleman writes from Indonesian prison
The Burlington teacher has penned an open letter proclaiming his innocence By Chris Seto, CBC News Posted: Jun 21, 2016 12:49 PM ET Last Updated: Jun 21, 2016 2:40 PM ET http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/bantleman-justice-prison-1.3645002 Neil Bantleman hugs his [...]
Media Update June 20th
MEDIA UPDATE – Neil Bantleman – June 20th , 2016 Neil remains in prison in Indonesia along with his colleague Ferdinant Tjiong. Neil remains physically and mentally strong. Neil spends his time exercising, reading, and practicing [...]
Watch: Part 2 – A Fleeting Freedom ABC Foreign Correspondent
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Calls for case into child sex abuse scandal at prestigious Jakarta school to be reopened
Foreign Correspondent By Samantha Hawley and Suzanne Smith Updated Tue at 2:19am http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-21/jakarta-school-sex-abuse-scandal-calls-for-reopening/7517466 PHOTO: Tracy Bantleman maintains her husband Neil is innocent. (ABC News) MAP: Indonesia A sexologist whose evidence was used to help jail a [...]
Preview Part 2: “A Fleeting Freedom”
Part 2 of the ABC Australia Documentary on the JIS Case airs Tuesday June 21 at 9.30pm on ABC Australia & iview. As supporters battle to free seven people jailed in a child abuse scandal at [...]
Watch Part 1: “Accused” ABC Foreign Correspondent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CiiCoxuruc&feature=youtu.be
Kawan8 netizens fight for cleaners and teachers accused of rape at Jakarta Intercultural School
http://www.smh.com.au/world/kawan8-netizens-fight-for-cleaners-and-teachers-accused-of-rape-at-jakarta-intercultural-school-20160613-gphyvo.html Jakarta: The fight to prove the innocence of cleaners and teachers accused of sodomy at a prestigious international school in Jakarta is being waged not just by lawyers in court but by Indonesian netizens whose [...]
Watch: ACCUSED – June 4th on ABC Foreign Correspondent
http://www.abc.net.au/foreign/content/2016/s4478933.htm Canadian couple Neil and Tracy Bantleman came to Indonesia as idealistic young teachers in search of adventure. They scored dream jobs at the prestigious Jakarta International School, teaching the scions of wealthy Indonesians and [...]
Injustice in the JIS Case: Updated Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LTo1lmVCjs For more information about the Facts of the Case see: http://freeneilandferdi.org/facts-about-the-case/
Jakarta int’l school teacher accused of abuse sends message to supporters from prison
JAKARTA, Indonesia – When Neil Bantleman, a Canadian citizen, first accepted a job offer as a teacher at Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) in 2010, little did he know that 6 years later, he would be [...]
Thank-you letter from Neil
Well this was certainly a birthday to remember and not for reasons that you may think. While the circumstances that we currently find ourselves may not be ideal, I cannot help but feel truly blessed [...]
Documentary Trans7 TV – Dokumenter di Indonesia
Trans7's "Kontroversi" program recently featured the JIS Case. JIS Kejanggalan Dan Bukti Baru The documentary is in Bahasa Indonesian NEW Documentary Part 1: https://youtu.be/2-_rX-VwsZU NEW: Documentary Part 2: Short https://youtu.be/dwfi_aevXfk
May 2016
Supporters of Convicts in JIS Case Hold a Vigil at the Proclamation Monument
https://m.tempo.co/read/news/2016/05/20/063772788/pendukung-terpidana-kasus-jis-gelar-doa-di-tugu-proklamasi Photo: A number of teachers and staff of the Jakarta International School (JIS) Kindergarten cried during the solidarity act for the two JIS teachers Neil Bantleman and Ferdinand Tjong, who were made as suspects [...]
Join Guy Bantleman in Ottawa this Sunday to advocate 4 the innocent @ the Indonesian Spring Festival
Message from Guy Bantleman For our supporters in the Ottawa area, please join us at the 2016 Indonesian Festival this weekend May 22nd and 23rd. Janet and I will be there to continue to spread the [...]
Jakarta News: For Justice, JIS Convicts Have to Be Freed
KontraS : For Justice, JIS Convicts Have to Be Freed Monday, May 16th SURYA.co.id | SURABAYA - Coordinator of the Commission of Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS), Haris Azhar believes that the State has [...]
News from Jakarta
Below is a translation of an article printed in Media Indonesia last week. *The headline refers to "millions" of Indonesian Rupiah. Hundreds of Millions Raised for Victims of JIS Criminalization http://www.mediaindonesia.com/news/read/45008/ratusan-juta-terkumpul-untuk-korban-kriminalisasi-jis/2016-05-12 - sthash.2OVggffk.dpuf Thursday, May [...]
Fundraising for Ferdi and Sisca’s girls education
On Saturday, April 23rd, Steve and Pia Druggan hosted a brick oven pizza party at their house to raise money for Ferdi and Sisca's girls education. The event was a huge success with over 130 [...]
April 2016
Media Update: Indonesian NGO’s speak out on the JIS Case
Neil and Ferdi are in satisfactory health and are now sharing a cell large enough for two people in Lapas Cipinang prison. They both have mattresses for sleeping, access to clean drinking water, and a [...]
March 2016
Media Update March 29th 2016
We continue to meet with various Government officials and representatives from Global Affairs. Last week, Janet Gallucci and myself met with several members of the Global Affairs team and continued our discussions regarding the [...]
Operation MP
To my Canadian Friends and supporters with Canadian Friends!! Neil's Mom hand delivers a letter to be delivered to Prime Minister Trudeau. As Neil’s mother I am asking Canadians to visit or deliver [...]
MEDIA UPDATE: March 18, 2016 by Guy Bantleman
Forensic Psychologist: No Evidence of Sexual Violence in JIS Case The following article was published on March 11th, 2016 and provides details on the review of trial by a Forensic Psychologist. There is also brief [...]
Media Update: March 15, 2016 Neil Bantleman
Neil continues to be held in a very unsanitary and dangerous area of Cipinang Prison in Jakarta, Indonesia. Continued efforts by Neil and the support team on the ground in Indonesia are focused on getting [...]
Neil Bantleman’s family satisfied feds are ‘taking this seriously’
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/neil-bantleman-s-family-satisfied-feds-are-taking-this-seriously-1.3489757 After meeting with government officials in Ottawa this week, Guy Bantleman said his family is satisfied that the federal government is taking action in the case of his brother, Neil Bantleman, who is in [...]
CHCH: Update on Neil Bantleman
Posted: March 11, 2016 08:47:29 PM Neil Bantleman’s brother Guy was in Ottawa meeting with Government officials about his brother’s Neil Bantleman’s case. Neil was acquitted in August after being convicted of sexually abusing three [...]
MEDIA UPDATE: March 6th, 2016 by Guy Bantleman
Neil's Mom hand delivers a letter to be delivered to Prime Minister Trudeau. Neil and Ferdi have now been moved to a cell on the third floor of Lapas Cipinang prison. The cell [...]
Neil Bantleman moved to shared cell in deplorable Indonesian prison
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/neil-bantleman-moved-to-shared-cell-in-deplorable-indonesian-prison-1.3478949 Tracy Bantleman says the conditions inside Lapas Cipinang prison are "deplorable" and is concerned her husband's health could deteriorate rapidly while he's being held there. Her husband, Neil Bantleman, a Burlington Ontario teacher, was recently moved to the third floor of [...]
Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion says Neil Bantleman’s story isn’t over
February 25, 2016 - Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion's full statement to the media On Thursday, Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion told the media Neil Bantleman’s story isn’t over. Dion said the Canadian government’s only [...]
Believe – Neil Bantleman & Ferdi Tjiong
Published on Jan 25, 2015 Please Like and Share this video on Facebook, Twitter or wherever else. Thanks to everyone involved with making this! Be sure to stay tuned for other video testimonials. "Help bring [...]
Please Read: Detailed Review of Facts in the case in Defence of the Innocent Accused
The linked here is a detailed review of the facts in support of the accused's case. These facts, many of which are not presented elsewhere on this website, greatly support their Innocence. Thank you Click [...]
900 CHML: Child advocacy expert who worked at the same school as Neil Bantleman joined us to discuss the case.
A Child Advocacy expert who worked at the school Neil Bantleman was at will join us to discuss the case and child protection in Indonesia. Website: www.freeneilandferdi.org Twitter: @freeneilferdi Guest: Guy Bantleman. Brother of Neil [...]
CBC: the fifth estate: Testing the medical evidence of the Bantleman case
WEDNESDAY MARCH 2, 2016 IN JUSTICE AND LAW From the start of the Bantleman saga almost two years ago, a key element in convincing the Indonesian public and authorities that Bantleman, teaching assistant Ferdinant Tjiong [...]
February 2016
MEDIA UPDATE: February 28, 2016
This update is long, but hopefully provides information to answer a number of outstanding questions. Judicial Update Neil is currently being held in an adjacent compound to Cipinang prison, where he was detained during his [...]
CBC: Neil Bantleman’s wife thanks Canadian government for support
CBC investigation exposed serious flaws in case against Ontario man accused of sexually abusing students CBC News Posted: Feb 28, 2016 11:49 AM ET Last Updated: Feb 28, 2016 11:53 AM ET Neil Bantleman's [...]
Jakarta Post: New evidence expected to turn tables on JIS case
Indra Budiari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Headlines | Sat, February 27 2016, 8:41 AM Based on Indonesian law, a judicial review is the last legal option available to challenge a court decision and could [...]
The Guardan: Britain ‘deeply concerned’ as Indonesia returns men to jail on sex abuse charges
Agence France-Presse in Jakarta - Friday 26 February 2016 01.01 EST Canadian-British man Neil Bantleman and his colleague Ferdinand Tjiong had acquittals overturned and will now serve increased sentences in Jakarta prison. A Canadian-British man was [...]