Arraignment of Estrada, Bonoan set June 30; 3 co-accused plead not guilty

MANILA, Philippines — The arraignment of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan for their graft and non-bailable plunder case has been rescheduled to June 30. Associate Justice Zaldy Trespeses, Sandiganbayan Fifth Division chairperson, issued the order as both camps have filed their respective motion to quash which is a formal request for the court to dismiss the criminal complaint. Initially, Estrada’s lawyer Mikko Angela Axalan filed a motion to fix bail for his client.  Plunder is a non-bailable offense and carries a penalty of life imprisonment. Under the law, bail may […]...

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