Erap Guilty or Not Guilty? Judgment Day Today
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PRESIDENT ERAP ESTRADA:
GUILTY OF PLUNDER CHARGE
[Download document from Sandiganbayan]
NOT GUILTY OF PERJURY CHARGE
[Download document from Sandiganbayan]
From ABS-CBN.com: The Sandiganbayan Special Division on Wednesday found former president Joseph Estrada guilty beyond reasonable doubt for the crime of plunder but acquitted him for the lesser crime of perjury.
Winding up a six-year trial that the 70-year-old had repeatedly insisted was politically motivated, the anti-graft court ruled that Estrada was guilty of plundering billions of pesos in tobacco excise tax kickbacks and bribes and sentenced him to reclusion perpetua.
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It’s been six years since Former President Joseph Estrada was charged with the Plunder Case. So many has happened and so many websites are already talking about it.
Here is an overview of the Erap Plunder Case
President Estrada is charged with violation of Republic Act 7080, or Anti-Plunder Law on four counts and also for perjury for allegedly lying about his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) for the year 1998.
Estrada, if convicted of the plunder charges, faces a penalty of reclusion perpetua, or imprisonment ranging from 20 years and one day to 40 years, with civil interdiction of marital authority and of disposal of property, and perpetual absolute disqualification from public office or profession based on RA 7080, or Anti-Plunder Law.
The anti-graft court will also announce its verdict on Estrada’s co-accused — his son and Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada and lawyer Eduardo Serapio
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Here are the latest news on the Erap Plunder Case from ABS-CBN website.
It’s a normal day for Mrs. Arroyo on Wednesday
Malacañang said Wednesday will be a normal work day for President Arroyo, even as the Sandigabayan announces its verdict on the plunder and perjury charges against deposed president Joseph Estrada.
Erap: Good meal, peace of mind before verdict
Former president Joseph Estrada had native Filipino food from his own fish pond, poultry farm and garden and was in a relaxed state hours before the Sandiganbayan issues its verdict on his plunder and perjury charges Wednesday.
Palace locks down for Erap verdict
Police barricaded roads leading to Malacañang with steel fences topped with barbed wire on Tuesday, the eve of the Sandiganbayan’s ruling on the plunder and perjury charges against former president Joseph Estrada.
Erap pals see guilty verdict
On the eve of the anti-graft court’s scheduled release of its verdict, supporters of former president Joseph Estrada said they expect the Sandiganbayan to find the deposed leader guilty as charged.
Arroyo mum as Sandiganbayan rules on Erap
President Arroyo has remained quiet and even canceled her trip to Batangas province on the day the Sandiganbayan rules on the plunder and perjury charges of deposed president Joseph Estrada.
Santiago sees Erap conviction for lesser offense
Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago, erstwhile ally of former president Joseph Ejercito Estrada, said Tuesday that she believes the deposed leader will be convicted on Wednesday by the Sandiganbayan but for a lesser offense than plunder. She added that he may “virtually walk out of court a free man.”
SC allows live coverage of Erap trial
The Supreme Court en banc has granted a petition to allow media to cover live the Sandiganbayan’s reading of the verdict on former president Joseph Estrada’s plunder case on Wednesday, subject to certain conditions.
AFP, PNP placed on full alert ahead of Erap verdict
Security forces have been placed on full alert Tuesday in preparation for the much-awaited verdict on the plunder charges against ousted president Joseph Estrada on Wednesday, DZMM reported.
Live coverage of Estrada trial rests on SC
The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to allow broadcast media to air live the Sandiganbayan’s reading of the verdict on former president Joseph Estrada’s plunder case on Wednesday.
Arroyo to stay in Malacañang on Sept 12
President Arroyo will remain inside Malacañang Palace in Manila Wednesday while the Sandiganbayan reads its verdict on former president Joseph Estrada’s plunder case.
Estrada: I have been acquitted by the people
Deposed president Joseph Estrada on Tuesday said he has been acquitted by the people, which he said is more important to him than the Sandiganbayan’s verdict in his plunder case.
Jinggoy: Erap to be convicted
Opposition Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said their family is “expecting the worst” when the Sandiganbayan Special Division hands down its verdict Wednesday on the plunder and perjury charges against his father, former president Joseph Estrada.
NUJP joins call for coverage of Erap case ruling
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) on Monday urged the Sandiganbayan to withdraw its ban on live media coverage during the promulgation of the plunder and perjury cases of deposed president Joseph Estrada, ABS-CBN News reported.
Erap guard up amid ‘kill plot’
The tightest possible security will ring former president Joseph Estrada as the Sandiganbayan decides on his plunder and perjury cases on Wednesday. The alert was assured by the PNP after a newspaper report bared Monday that assassins are out to get the former president.Read more detailed info on the Erap Plunder Case here.Here is my message to Erap: Let Justice be done. Either Guilty or Not Guilty. The Truth Shall Prevail.(Image from http://haringliwanag.pansitan.net)
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