De Lima insists ‘Abadilla Five’ to get clemency
By Benjamin B. Pulta 04/12/2011Malacañang is committed to granting executive clemency to the so-called “Abadilla Five,” who had been found guilty in the 1996 murder of former military intelligence chief Rolando Abadilla.
Speaking with newsmen, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said yesterday that the claims of torture by the five are largely credible and that her agency will recommend the grant of executive clemency to the men shortly.
A ruling by the Supreme Court had earlier turned down the appeal filed by the five who were found guilty beyond reasonable doubt in the killing of then Abadilla, the former chief of the Metropolitan Command Intelligence and Security Group of the defunct Philippine Constabulary..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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