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Actor Vhong Navarro expressed relief following the arrest of businessman Cedric Lee and Simeon Raz, two of the seven individuals he named in a mauling case he filed some months ago.
“Gusto ko lang pong magpasalamat sa mga taga-DOJ, Secretary De Lima, sa mga taga-NBI, sa mga taga-PNP, at sa mga (taga-)Eastern Samar, sa mga pulis po na nakabantay,” Vhong told “Unang Hirit.”
Lee and Raz were arrested on Saturday in Oras, Eastern Samar. They were brought to Manila the following day.
Lee, who was handcuffed during the flight, told ABS-CBN News he is ready to face the charges filed against him.
He also pointed out that he and Raz voluntarily surrendered to the authorities, contrary to the NBI’s statement that they were arrested.
The legal counsel representing the accused, Atty. Howard Calleja, told media that they are preparing to file a motion for bail.
He also said that he will be requesting that his clients be detained at the NBI Detention Facility and not at the city jail, which could compromise their safety.
“A death threat, or pagtangka hindi lang sa personality, but also for the life and liberty,’” Calleja told “Unang Hirit.”
Navarro’s lawyer, Atty. Alma Mallonga, is contesting this, insisting that the judiciary process be followed. “Where they should they be detained is not in the hospital, not in an air-conditioned room, not in the NBI headquarters. It should be in a prison,” she told ABS-CBN News.com.
“This is an opportunity to show everyone that the process can be followed right. Sundan natin ang rules,” Mallonga added.
Lee and Raz will stay at the NBI Detention Facility while awaiting the decision of the Taguig Regional Trial Court as to where they are to be detained.
Vhong thankful for Cedric, Zimmer arrest
Source: Mb.com.ph (April 28, 2014 at 02:55PM)
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