Malacañang slammed the decision of an Olongapo court to approve the early release of US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton, saying it encroached on the executive branch's power.
"Give the executive branch a chance to file a [motion] for reconsideration because the decision on allowance of good conduct is an executive function so what the judge did, where she granted credit for good conduct, is an instance of judicial overreach," said Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque on Thursday, September 3. He used to be the lawyer of the family of Pemberton's victim, Jennifer Laude.
"It seems that the recommendation of the Bureau of Corrections was against the decision of the court," said the Duterte spokesman. The BuCor has been advised by the DOJ to stop processing Pemberton's release order, pending the resolution of appeals, said Roque. "If you recall, he has ordered the abrogation of the VFA because it is not pursuant to our national interest," said Roque.for 6 months. He had ordered the suspension of his first order back in June, a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
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