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
http://www.abc.net.au/foreign/content/2016/s4486294.htm#.V2lA1bM6MH0.twitter
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 [...]
the fifth estate Broadcast – SEASON 41 BROADCAST DATE : FEB 26, 2016
In a shocking reversal, the Supreme Court of Indonesia this week overturned the acquittal of Neil Bantleman, ordering the Canadian teacher back to prison for 11 years. Bantleman had been accused of sexually abusing school [...]
Len Webber asks Canadian Government for Answers on Neil Bantleman Case
A miscarriage of Justice in Indonesia. Neil Bantleman's conviction is unfounded and unwarranted! - Len Webber , Member of Parliament Calgary Confederation https://www.facebook.com/lenwebber/videos/10207142683900146/
Interview with Neil Bantleman’s brother Feb 25, 2016
Guy Bantleman talks carefully about the case and illuminates some troubling issues with the haste with which Neil's acquittal has been overturned Read Original Article Here
CBCNews: Neil Bantleman faces ‘very serious setback’ after acquittal reversed, says lawyer
Usually, if there's any sort of intervention, it's a back door kind of thing,' says Kathleen Mahoney CBC News Posted: Feb 25, 2016 3:04 PM MT Canadian school administrator Neil Bantleman being led by [...]
CTVNews: Neil Bantleman surrenders to Indonesian authorities
CTVNews.ca Staff Published Thursday, February 25, 2016 11:52PM EST Canadian schoolteacher Neil Bantleman has turned himself in to Indonesian custody, after the country’s supreme court overturned his acquittal on charges that he and an Indonesian [...]
MEDIA UPDATE: February 25, 2016
I want to thank everyone for the incredible coverage that you provided Neil and our family today. The last 48 hours have been extremely difficult. At this time Neil is in Jakarta and in the [...]
GlobalNews: Canadian teacher Neil Bantleman sex abuse acquittal overturned in Indonesia
By Phil Heidenreich Online journalist Global News February 25, 2016 1:39 am Canadian school teacher Neil Bantleman has had his acquittal overturned by Indonesia’s supreme court, Global News has learned. Bantleman and an Indonesian teacher [...]
January 2016
Sex assault evidence used against Neil Bantleman seriously flawed, fifth estate finds
Burlington, Ont., teacher has had conviction for assaulting 3 boys overturned but is still stuck in Indonesia By Lisa Mayor, Vanmala Subramaniam, CBC News Posted: Jan 07, 2016 5:12 PM ET Crucial pieces of the evidence used [...]
September 2015
News from the Week
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/neil-bantleman-to-testify-against-accusers-in-perjury-probe-1.3236523 Jakarta News Jakarta Globe - Police Question Falsely Accused JIS Teacher in Perjury Case http://jakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/police-question-falsely-accused-jis-teacher-perjury-case/ Gatra.com - JIS Teacher Becomes Witness in Perjury Case in Bareskrim http://www.gatra.com/hukum/166110-guru-jis-jadi-saksi-kasus-kesaksian-palsu-di-bareskrim
Judged Free, JIS Teacher Neil Bantleman is a WITNESS on Monday
The following article (translated to English) was published on Friday Sept 18th. The article details Neil’s participation as a WITNESS in the case brought against the three individuals who filed the allegations against Neil and [...]
Prosecutors File Appeal to Supreme Court
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/indonesian-prosecutors-file-appeal-in-neil-bantleman-case-1.2562184 Full Statement by Guy Bantleman The Prosecutors Office has announced that they have submitted the Memorandum of Cassation to the Supreme Court of Indonesia, which is the formal appeal of the decision of the High [...]
Neil’s mother pens letter to the editor
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editors/2015/09/07/doubters-are-uninformed.html
Innocent Cleaners: On-line donations now possible!!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/justice-for-the-innocent--3#/story A crowdfunding site for the Innocent Cleaners is now open after many requests. This site should make it easier for supporters around the world to contribute, and to raise awareness of the injustices Afrischa, [...]
August 2015
Evidence lacking in Case of Two JIS Teachers
Former Junior Attorney General: Evidence lacking in Case of Two JIS Teachers http://www.rmol.co/read/2015/08/25/214728/Mantan-Jampidsus:-Bukti-Kasus-Dua-Guru-JIS-Lemah- Former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Ramelan SH stated that the Jakarta High Court’s ruling to release the two Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) [...]
Injustice in Jakarta
[youtube id="TzgXnBkzTWg" width="600" height="400" autoplay="no" api_params="" class=""][/youtube]A brief explanation of the case to date...we are thankful that Neil and Ferdi have been acquitted but the fight for justice for all continues...
Week in Review
News from Jakarta - Lawyers and Experts speak out Lawyer Hotman Paris Hotman Paris Hutapea, the legal representative for the JIS teachers, emphasised that the Jakarta High Court verdict proved that the JIS case was fabricated. This [...]
Justice for All
An important and engaging article about the innocent cleaner's, written by former JIS teacher Kristen Julius. http://indonesiaexpat.biz/featured/justice-for-all/ "We need the world to join us in asking that the truth about this tragedy be told. While [...]
Neil Bantleman and Ferdinant Tjiong Acquitted and Released From Jail
As soon as the news broke of the acquittal of Neil and Ferdi, Media outlets all over the world started reporting. Here is just a selection. BBC – Neil Bantleman and Ferdinant Tjiong cleared of [...]
Kontras Urges High Court, Supreme Court to Use Caution in JIS Case Ruling
News from Jakarta: http://www.rmol.co/read/2015/08/11/213092/Kontras-Minta-Pengadilan-Tinggi-dan-MA-Hati-hati-Putus-Kasus-JIS- Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 19:18:00 WIB | Laporan: Ade Mulyana English translation: RMOL. Greater caution has been urged for the High Court and Supreme Court (MA) when ruling in the case [...]
Civil Case News
Indonesian Court Rejects Sex Abuse Suit Against International School http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/11/world/asia/indonesian-court-rejects-child-sex-abuse-lawsuit-against-jakarta-international-school.html?_r=0 Neil Bantleman: Civil case against school thrown out in Jakarta court http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/neil-bantleman-civil-case-against-school-thrown-out-in-jakarta-court-1.3185210 Court throws out abuse lawsuit against international school http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/08/10/court-throws-out-abuse-lawsuit-against-international-school.html
Message from Neil and Ferdi to their colleagues at JIS
We both wish everyone a most enjoyable school year filled with love, learning, integrity and fun. You all do the most important work that can be done and the world is a better place because [...]
Human Rights Activist Suspects Fabrication in JIS Case
Human Rights Activist Suspects Fabrication in JIS Case http://news.metrotvnews.com/read/2015/08/06/155056/aktivis-ham-mencium-ada-rekayasa-dalam-kasus-jis English translation of article Metrotvnews.com, Jakarta: Human Rights Watch (HRW) activist Andreas Harsono suspects fabrication in the case of alleged sexual abuse involving Jakarta International School [...]
Family of Canadian held in Indonesia hopes related ruling will help case
http://globalnews.ca/news/2150099/family-of-canadian-held-in-indonesia-hopes-related-ruling-will-help-case/
Media Update – August 5th
Singapore Defamation Case Jakarta Intercultural School teachers Neil Bantleman and Ferdinant Tjiong have recently won the defamation lawsuit against DR, the mother of one of the alleged sexual abuse victims, in Singapore. In the ruling, [...]
July 2015
Singapore court rules in favor of JIS, teachers
http://m.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/07/31/singapore-court-rules-favor-jis-teachers.html Judgements are public documents and can be found on the Singapore Supreme Court website.
JIS Civil Case Verdict Postponed
Today the South Jakarta District Court announced that the reading of the verdict in the JIS civil case will be postponed until August 10th, 2015. News on this has been published in Jakarta. http://news.okezone.com/read/2015/07/30/338/1188130/putusan-perdata-kasus-jis-ditunda
Tomorrow is verdict day in the JIS Civil Case – More on OC Kaligis
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/07/29/view-point-legal-leeches-and-sharing-not-caring.html Tomorrow is verdict day in the JIS Civil Case, the plaintiff's lawyer, the mother who first alleged her child was sexually abused is suing the school for $125 USD.
Neil Bantleman: Bribery charges against lawyer won’t slow civil ruling
But supporters encouraged as charges prompt review of the lawyer's cases... By Jeff Green, CBC News Posted: Jul 29, 2015 5:59 PM ET Last Updated: Jul 29, 2015 5:59 PM ET http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/neil-bantleman-bribery-charges-against-lawyer-won-t-slow-civil-ruling-1.3172164
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Jailed Jakarta school staff get damages for defamation
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/jailed-jakarta-school-staff-get-damages-for-defamation
Mother’s lawyer, OC Kaligis detained on corruption charges in Jakarta
Mother’s lawyer, OC Kaligis detained on corruption charges in Jakarta Media Update – July 20th 2015 The mother’s lawyer, OC Kaligis, was detained by the anti-corruption commission (KPK) on Tuesday for alleged bribery in a [...]
Burlington man waits appeal as he marks year in Indonesian custody
http://www.thespec.com/news-story/5738253-burlington-man-waits-appeal-as-he-marks-year-in-indonesian-custody/
Selamat Idul Fitri
A message from Ferdi, Sisca, Neil and Tracy
Supporters rally for former Calgary teacher jailed in Jakarta
Global News - Rally held for former Calgary teacher jailed in Indonesia http://globalnews.ca/news/2111835/rally-planned-for-former-calgary-teacher-jailed-in-indonesia/ and CTV News - Supporters rally for former Calgary teacher jailed in Jakarta http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/supporters-rally-for-former-calgary-teacher-jailed-in-jakarta-1.2469993 and
CALGARY Rally – One Year Too Long a SUCCESS!
A crowd of over 100 people, from a variety of countries and cities (Singapore, Netherlands, United States and Red Deer, Chestermere, Calgary, and Okotoks) attended the July 15th Rally at City Hall in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Former [...]
ONE YEAR Too Long JAKARTA CHAPTER
One Year Too Long: Jakarta Chapter ~ When And Where It All Began. Friends and colleagues joined together to fight for justice for their innocent friends and colleagues, Neil Bantleman and Ferdinant Tjiong on Tuesday, July 14, [...]
This week marks 1 YEAR!
Nearly ONE-YEAR SINCE NEIL BANTLEMAN AND FERDINANT TJIONG WERE wrongfully detained in INDONESIA! UPCOMING EVENT: www.freeneilandferdi.eventbrite.com Neil Bantleman and Ferdinant Tjiong continue to wait for the outcome of their High Court appeal, which is currently in process [...]
Thank-you for the Anniversary wishes:)
Thank you to all our dear friends who passed along anniversary wishes to us. We had a quiet celebration during visiting hours with Tracy's mom enjoying each others company while reading all the messages from [...]
Upcoming Event: ONE YEAR TOO LONG RALLY – CALGARY, AB
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ONE YEAR TOO LONG RALLY A rally to mark the one-year anniversary of Canadian and former Calgarian, Neil Bantleman, and his Indonesian colleague, Ferdi Tjiong’s unjust incarceration in a Jakarta prison will [...]
June 2015
Retrospective: 7 years ago – Neil Bantleman Keynote speaker
Touching Facebook Post this week.... Neil Bantleman was the keynote speaker at the Webber Academy High School graduation in 2008. He was invited to return to Calgary, during his first year teaching in Singapore with his wife Tracy, [...]
US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2014 – INDONESIA
US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2014 - INDONESIA *The document is informative and helpful to those unfamiliar with many aspects of the judicial process Excerpt related directly to JIS case.... c. Torture [...]
Burlington pub doesn’t want you to forget imprisoned Neil Bantleman
http://www.thespec.com/news-story/5695583-burlington-pub-doesn-t-want-you-to-forget-imprisoned-neil-bantleman/ Hamilton Spectator By Tim Whitnell A Burlington pub is trying to maintain public awareness of the plight of a former local resident imprisoned in Indonesia. The Judge and Jury has placed a sign in [...]
Update: Neil Bantleman’s mother writes open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper
*Corinne Bantleman visits a humanitarian vessel in North Jakarta during her recent visit to Indonesia. Her son Neil initiated a joint service project with students at the Jakarta Intercultural School and the organization, which delivers [...]
Neil Bantleman awaits review of 10-year sentence, family frustrated with Ottawa
http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/1404766/neil-bantleman-awaiting-appeal-review-on-10-year-prison-sentence-family-grows-frustrated-with-canadian-government/
Update: Indonesian National Police Commission says police often mishandle child sex abuse cases.
Update: Indonesian National Police Commission says police often mishandle child sex abuse cases. June 19th 2015 Update: A verdict is expected in the JIS civil case for $125 million US on July 14th or early [...]
Update: National Police Commission (Kompolnas) to investigate cops in JIS Case
Kompolnas to investigate cops in JIS Case Several media locally and internationally have reported on the National Police Commission’s investigation into the JIS Case. “This is encouraging news to the Bantleman family, it has been [...]
Bantleman investigators probed
Posted: June 12, 2015 04:12:53 PM Category: Halton Tags: children, conviction, Guy Bantleman, indonesia, investigation, Jakarta, Neil Bantleman, sex crime The family of Neil Bantleman, a Burlington teacher imprisoned in Indonesia for child abuse, says [...]
Neil Bantleman’s child sex assault case: Cops under investigation
Burlington, Ont. teacher jailed in Indonesia has filed an appeal The Canadian Press Posted: Jun 11, 2015 10:20 PM ETLast Updated: Jun 12, 2015 7:50 AM ET Life in Indonesian prison is wearing [...]
Update: Neil Bantleman’s mother meets British Ambassador in Jakarta June 11th 2015
Update: Neil Bantleman’s mother meets British Ambassador in Jakarta June 11th 2015 Neil Bantleman’s mother Corinne Bantleman (82) has travelled to Indonesia to be with her son. On Tuesday she, and Neil’s wife Tracy, met [...]
Greater Jakarta: Kompolnas probing cops who handled JIS case
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | June 11 2015 | 7:44 AM The National Police Commission (Kompolnas) is investigating the police officers who handled the controversial child sexual abuse case involving the Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS). [...]
Letter from Neil – Thank you for Birthday Wishes!
Neil sends a huge thank you for all of the messages and cards that were sent to him for his birthday. We are so very thankful for the worldwide friendship and support we are receiving. [...]
Thank you letter from Neil and Ferdi
Dear Meal Providers & Sponsors, please take a moment and read the attached letter from Neil and Ferdi. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do to support our innocent friends!
Update: Neil Bantleman’s mother meets Ambassador Bobiash in Jakarta – June 1st 2015
Update: Neil Bantleman’s Mother meets Ambassador Bobiash in Jakarta - June 1st 2015 Neil Bantleman’s mother Corinne Bantleman (82) has travelled to Indonesia to be with her son on his birthday, which was on May [...]
May 2015
Happy Birthday Neil!
Happy Birthday Neil, from your friends at SAS!
JIS Civil Case Trial, Doctor’s Statement and Test Results Indicate No Abuse
The Rp 1.6 trillion (US$125 million) lawsuit filed by TPW against the Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) continues to unravel new oddities, as seen in a hearing held at the South Jakarta District Court last Tuesday [...]
Update: New evidence may benefit Neil Bantleman and Ferdinant Tjiong* May 17TH 2015
Update: New evidence may benefit Neil Bantleman and Ferdinant Tjiong* May 17TH 2015 The appeal for Ferdinant Tjiong was filed on Friday May 8th. Additional medical lab results, unavailable to the defense in cleaner’s case, [...]
Bogus Letter Used by Plaintiff in JIS Civil Case
JAKARTA – A new and surprising finding has emerged in the civil case of alleged sexual abuse inflicted on a former Jakarta International School (JIS) kindergartner by the school’s cleaning staff, which continues to be [...]
Update: EVIDENCE WITHHELD – CLEANERS TRIAL May 12TH 2015
The memorandum of appeal for Neil Bantleman was filed on Wednesday April 29th to the High Court. The appeal for Ferdinant Tjiong is still in the process of being filed. JAKARTA GLOBE These new developments [...]
Evidence Clearing JIS Janitors ‘Withheld’
A microbiology expert believes the pathology results exonerate the convicted cleaning staff By Febriamy Hutapea on 08:27 pm May 10, 2015 Read original article at http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/jakarta/evidence-clearing-jis-janitors-withheld/ Jakarta. The December 2014 sexual assault convictions of cleaners employed by ISS [...]
Update: APPEAL FILED – Neil Bantleman May 3, 2015
The memorandum of appeal for Neil Bantleman was filed on Wednesday April 29th to the High Court. The appeal for Ferdinant Tjiong has not yet been filed. WALL STREET JOURNAL Appeal Filed in Indonesia School [...]
April 2015
INDONESIA, Where International Teachers are imprisoned on insufficient evidence and convicted terrorists are set free for ‘good behavior’
The high profile case of Jakarta International School teacher, Neil Bantleman, is a prime example of Indonesia’s current corrupt “legal” system and apparent growing disdain for Westerners. Without entering into a discussion of guilt or [...]
Neil Bantleman reads, teaches in prison while wife fights on
Tracy Bantleman says it is difficult not to 'shout out against injustice' by hoping appeal will free husband By Jeff Green, CBC News Posted: Apr 23, 2015 5:45 AM ETLast Updated: Apr 23, 2015 8:07 AM [...]
Canadian Educator, Neil Bantleman Releases Statement
By Cynthia Nagrath Correction: In the version of this piece posted to TIE's website last week, Neil Bantleman was erroneously described as a "guidance counselor" at Jakarta Intercultural School. Mr. Bantleman is in fact an [...]
View point: The JIS ‘sex abuse’ kangaroo court and the rape of Indonesian democracy
Julia Suryakusuma, Jakarta | Opinion | Wed, April 22 2015, 6:35 AM Kangaroos are weird-looking but pretty amazing animals best known for their hopping locomotion and joey pouches. So I reckon they’re getting a bad [...]
Neil Bantleman Pleads Innocence
By John Balson and Snejana Farberov for MailOnline Published: 12:28 EST, 9 December 2014 | Updated: 17:17 EST, 9 December 2014 A Canadian teacher accused of raping three pre-school age boys in Jakarta, Indonesia, arrived [...]
Free Neil Bantleman and Ferdinant Tjiong!
On April 3, 2014, the Jakarta International School Community was shocked by the news that a crime of a sexual nature had allegedly occurred at the School. At the time, several outsourced cleaning personnel [...]
Worldwide Support for Neil and Ferdi
Worldwide Support for Neil, Ferdi and the Innocent Cleaners [youtube id="h6xItL3FCKc" width="350" height="300" autoplay="no" api_params="" class=""][/youtube] The injustices committed against innocent teachers Neil and Ferdi, and innocent cleaners Agun, Afrischa, Awan, Syahrial, [...]
Indonesia Canada Chamber of Commerce
PRESS RELEASE ICCC Statement on JIS Verdict Jakarta, lndonesia - (April 9, 2015) The lndonesia Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), which is dedicated to supporting positive business growth for social and economic development in lndonesia [...]
Former Okotoks teacher jailed over child sex abuse
Indonesia: Bantleman sentenced to 10 years, plans to appeal. Thursday, Apr 09, 2015 10:23 am By: Roxanne Blackwell A former Okotoks teacher has been sentenced to 10 years in an Indonesian jail after being found [...]
AmCham Statement
Monday, April 6, 2015 JAKARTA (April 2, 2015) ‑ AmCham Indonesia wishes to express its deep concern about the potential negative impact on the foreign investment environment of the April 2 guilty verdicts against two [...]
AmCham: JIS Verdicts Could Deter Foreign Investment in Indonesia
AmCham: JIS Verdicts Could Deter Foreign Investment in Indonesia By Jakarta Globe on 08:18 pm Apr 06, 2015 Read original article at http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/amcham-jis-verdicts-hurt-investment-indonesia/ JIS staffers Ferdinand Tjiong, left, and Neil Bantleman, seen at the [...]
Wrongful Conviction – Afrischa Setyani Story
By: Kristan Julius Posted on 06 April 2015 If you passed the young woman in this photograph on the street, she might remind you of someone – your sister, your former classmate, your colleague, or [...]
Update: Trial of Neil Bantleman and Ferdinant Tjiong – April 6th, 2015
Update: Trial of Neil Bantleman and Ferdinant Tjiong – April 6th, 2015 The news of the verdict has travelled around the globe and raised serious concerns about the Indonesian justice system and rule of law. [...]
Editorial: Questionable Verdict
No one argues that sexual abuse — particularly when victims are minors — is not a serious crime. Unfortunately, Thursday’s verdicts on two teaching staff at the Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) have failed to [...]
Editorial: Questionable verdict
The Jakarta Post | Editorial | Sat, April 04 2015, 10:06 AM No one argues that sexual abuse — particularly when victims are minors — is not a serious crime. Unfortunately, Thursday’s verdicts on two [...]
JIS Abuse Case Tarnishes Nation: Diplomatic Corps
JIS Abuse Case Tarnishes Nation: Diplomatic Corps By Bayu Marhaenjati & Basten Gokkon on 10:09 pm Apr 03, 2015 Read original article at http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/jakarta/jis-abuse-case-tarnishes-nation-diplomatic-corps/ Jakarta. US Ambassador Robert O. Blake, Jr., says he is “deeply disappointed” in the [...]
U.S. Ambassador’s Statement on the Verdict of the JIS Case
April 2, 2015 Jakarta, Indonesia – We have been closely following the case of the JIS teachers. Any case involving allegations of child abuse is sensitive. Serious questions have arisen in this case regarding the [...]
Neil Bantleman Guilty: Canadian Teacher In Indonesia Convicted
Neil Bantleman Guilty: Canadian Teacher In Indonesia Convicted JAKARTA, Indonesia - An Ontario teacher found guilty Thursday of sexually abusing three children at an Indonesian school said he will appeal the decision. A three-judge panel [...]
WSJ – Five Key Legal Issues in the Jakarta School Sex Abuse Case
Five Key Legal Issues in the Jakarta School Sex Abuse Case By RICHARD C. PADDOCK Neil Bantleman (L), a teacher at Jakarta International School, comforts his wife Tracy after attending his trial in Jakarta on [...]
February 2015
The Magic Stone – 30 Things You Should Know About The JIS Case
A scandal has ripped through the international community in Indonesia. 2 teachers and 6 cleaners have been accused of child abuse at JIS, Jakarta's largest international school. But how much of the truth is public [...]
January 2015
Believe – Neil Bantleman and Ferdi Tjiong
Neil Bantleman and Ferdi Tjiong have been held in Jakarta's prison without evidence since July 2014. With the help of his friends, family, students and colleagues, this film will bring light to Neil's loving nature [...]
December 2014
Neil Bantleman more hopeful after inconsistent testimonies, wife says
Bantleman, a Burlington, Ont. native taught in Calgary for 10 years CBC News Posted: Dec 31, 2014 3:47 PM ET Last Updated: Jan 02, 2015 10:36 AM ET Lawyers for a Canadian teacher on trial [...]
Neil Bantleman’s Lawyers Call Child’s Testimony ‘Bizarre’
Bantleman, a Burlington, Ont. native taught in Calgary for 10 years CBC News Posted: Dec 31, 2014 3:47 PM ETLast Updated: Jan 02, 2015 10:36 AM ET Lawyers for a Canadian teacher on trial for [...]
Neil Bantleman’s Wife Demands More From Canadian Government
Neil Bantleman's Wife Demands More From Canadian Government CBC Posted: 12/29/2014 12:30 pm EST Updated: 0 Neil Bantleman’s wife is urging the Canadian government to change its tactics and do more for her husband, a [...]
Dubes AS: Kasus JIS Pengaruhi Reputasi Indonesia
Oleh Richard C. Paddock JAKARTA—Duta Besar Amerika Serikat (AS) Robert O. Blake pada Selasa meminta pemerintah Indonesia menyelidiki dugaan penyiksaan terhadap para petugas kebersihan dalam kasus pelecehan seksual di Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS). Menurut Blake, [...]
Jakarta School Sex-Abuse Case: Five Defendants Found Guilty
By Richard C. Paddock Updated Dec. 22, 2014 10:41 a.m. ET JAKARTA, Indonesia—An Indonesian court found five janitors guilty of sexually abusing a boy at a prestigious international school that serves the expatriate community and [...]
In JIS Case, ‘They’re Almost Certainly Falsely Accused’
By Febriamy Hutapea on 01:15 am Dec 22, 2014 Category Crime, Education, Featured, Front Page, News Tags: Indonesia child sexual abuse, Jakarta International School JIS Jakarta. The South Jakarta District Court will rule today in [...]
Neil Bantleman should be freed, Indonesian human rights advocate says
Teacher from Burlington, Ont., faces child sexual abuse charges By Kelly Bennett, CBC News Posted: Dec 19, 2014 3:01 PM ETLast Updated: Dec 19, 2014 3:17 PM ET A human rights advocate in Indonesia says the [...]
Burlington man to stand trial on Jakarta sex abuse charges
‘I knew it was going to happen,’ Neil Bantleman says as he returns to his 155th day in custody By: Ethan Lou Special to the Star Published on Tue Dec 16 2014 JAKARTA, INDONESIA — [...]
Neil Bantleman tells court rape case against him is ‘baseless’
CBC.CA News Tue Dec 9 2014, 9:36am ET Section: News Byline: CBC News The hearing of a Burlington, Ont., teacher who is fighting rape charges in Indonesia continued Tuesday, and his brother says a decision [...]
Canadian teacher’s detention in Indonesia raises serious concerns
IAIN MARLOW 2014-12-03 Neil Bantleman walked into an Indonesian detention centre after being accused in a sensational child rape case. That, as he puts it, “is not the best reputation.” His cellblock leaders advised him [...]
November 2014
Neil Bantleman on the move to maximum security prison
CBC.CA News Thu Nov 6 2014, 3:57pm ET Section: News Byline: CBC News Canadian teacher Neil Bantleman has been moved from a police detention centre and is en route to an Indonesian prison where he will await charges [...]
Neil Bantleman pens letter from Indonesian jail as charges loom
CBC.CA News Sun Nov 2 2014, 10:33pm ET Section: News Byline: CBC News Neil Bantleman, the Canadian man detained in Indonesia after being swept up in a high-profile child sexual assault investigation, has written a second [...]
September 2014
Bizarre details emerge as police hold two Jakarta International School teachers without charge
Michael Bachelard Read More and see video at http://www.smh.com.au/world/bizarre-details-emerge-as-police-hold-two-jakarta-international-school-teachers-without-charge-20140916-10hww3.html Investigations Editor, The Age Two teachers at the prestigious Jakarta International School have had their detention without charge extended for another 30 days as bizarre details [...]
August 2014
Full letter from Neil Bantleman to Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 August 14, 2014 The Right Honorable Prime Minister Stephen Harper, I am writing to you as a Canadian citizen currently detained in an [...]
Money may be behind abuse claims: teacher
Edmonton Journal Fri Aug 8 2014 Page: A7 Section: Alberta Byline: Reid Southwick Dateline: CALGARY Source: Postmedia News A former Calgary teacher at the centre of an alleged sex scandal in Indonesia is speaking out [...]
Video: Free Neil Bantleman
Published on Aug 1, 2014 Neil Bantleman is a 45 year old Canadian teacher who was working at the Jakarta International School in Indonesia when he was detained on allegations of sexually assaulting a child. [...]
Staff’s testimonials for Ferdi & Neil (Bahasa Indonesia)
Published on Aug 1, 2014 Hidayat, a teacher's assistant at JIS believes Neil Bantleman should not face the detention. Listen to his reasons here.
Teacher’s testimonials for Neil & Ferdi
Published on Aug 1, 2014 Barbara Carr expresses her sympathy towards the beloved Neil and Ferdi, hoping the truth and justice to be revealed soon.
July 2014
Canadian administrator of prestigious school detained in Jakarta without charge
Neil Bantleman, 45, has been held by Indonesian police Tuesday on allegations he sexually assaulted students at the Jakarta International School. Canadian administrator of prestigious school detained in Jakarta without charge By: Paul Clarke Staff [...]
June 2014
Jakarta School Sex-Abuse Verdicts Come Under Fire
Janitors Confessed to Police but Later Recanted, Saying They Were Coerced By Richard C. Paddock Updated Dec. 23, 2014 10:38 a.m. ET JAKARTA, Indonesia—The U.S. ambassador to Indonesia and international business and human rights groups [...]