A complaint for murder has been filed against Joel Escorial, the self-confessed gunman in the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid, and his three other accomplices, police said Wednesday.
“Nag-file po tayo kahapon po sa Department of Justice sa Manila ng kasong murder laban kay… Joel Escorial, Israel Dimaculangan, Edmund Dimaculangan, at kay alias Orly,” Southern Police District chief Police Brigadier General John Kirby Kraft told GMA News Online by phone.
In a message to reporters, Prosecutor General Benedicto Malcontento said Escorial underwent inquest proceedings at the DOJ on Tuesday night. He said the resolution may be released by Thursday. Lapid, whose real name is Percival Mabasa and host of online broadcast program "Percy Lapid Fire" at DWBL 1242 and columnist for Hataw, wasEscorial surrendered to the police out of fear for his personal safety. He wasMeanwhile, Lapid’s brother, Roy Mabasa, arrived at the DOJ office on Wednesday to sign the complaint against the suspects.
PANOORIN: Roy Mabasa, kapatid ng pinatay na broadcaster na si Percy Lapid, nasa Department of Justice para opisyal na maisampa ang kasong murder laban sa mga suspek.
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