Ruhut Sitompul | |
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| Member of People's Representative Council | |
| In office 1 October 2009 – 6 April 2017 | |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Wahab Dalimunthe |
| Constituency | North Sumatra 3 (2009–2014) North Sumatra 1 (2014–2017) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 March 1954 Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Political party | PDI-P |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Party (until 2017) |
| Alma mater | Padjadjaran University |
Ruhut Sitompul (born 24 March 1954) is an Indonesian lawyer, politician and actor. He was elected twice into the People's Representative Council, in 2009 and 2014. As a lawyer, he handled many cases of high-profile politicians, and maintained a high-profile status in media himself, having gained popularity through his acting role in television.