The defendants, all police officers, were charged with criminal negligence in connection with the October stampede that killed 135 people.
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Deadly Soccer Clash in Indonesia Puts Police Tactics, and Impunity, in Spotlight
Experts say officers are almost never held accountable for their actions. And in a huge police budget, millions are spent on tear gas, batons and other devices deployed during protests.
Indonesian Soccer Stadium Deaths Prompt Focus on Police
Witnesses said officers fired tear gas indiscriminately into the stands, causing a stampede that led to at least 125 deaths.