Ex-ARMM gov wants new prosecutors to handle murder raps By Benjamin B. Pulta 06/07/2010

Ex-ARMM gov wants new prosecutors to handle murder raps

By Benjamin B. Pulta 06/07/2010 Detained former Auto-nomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Gov. Zaldy “Datu Puti” Ampa-tuan wants a new panel of prosecutors to handle the multiple murder charges againts him in connection with the gruesome mas-sacre of 57 persons in Maguindanao in November last year. In a nine-page motion, defense lawyer Redemberto Villanueva sought to disqualify the prosecution panel led by Assistant Chief State Prosecutor Richard Anthony Fadullon. The panel had challAenged acting Justice Secretary Alberto Agra’s April 16 resolution initially dismissing the charges against Zaldy and fellow accused, Datu Akhmad “Tato” Ampatuan Sr. allegedly due to insufficiency of evidence against the two. Villanueva also asked that a new panel be constituted who will handle the prosecution of his criminal cases, which are now pending in different courts. “The actions of the members of the said panel did not only show their penchant to disobey lawful authority but also betrayed their personal predilection on the merits of the said case, insofar as accused Zaldy and Akhmad are concerned,” he said. Villanueva was referring to the panel’s action on April 19 publicly denouncing Agra’s resolution and walking out of their offices afterwards.... MORE     Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20100607hed4.html

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