In dismissing the case, the court granted the demurrers to evidence filed by the respondents, which has the same effect as acquittal
In dismissing the case, the court granted the demurrers to evidence filed by the respondents against the charge. The granting of a demurrer to evidence has the same effect as acquittal. The court also said all the witnesses presented by the prosecution “consistently admitted” during cross-examinations that they have no personal knowledge of the incidents narrated in Bikoy’s affidavit.
“This is fatal to the case of the prosecution. The essential witness with personal knowledge of the entire incident was demonstrably not presented in Court to substantiate the very basis of the instant criminal action filed,” the court added.” videos were published. In the videos, Bikoy made allegations about Duterte’s involvement in the illegal drug trade.
Later, the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group filed the sedition complaint against some members of the opposition then. They used Bikoy as witness, and then as respondent in the complaint.of perjury over his allegations against Free Legal Assistance Group lawyers Chel Diokno, Erin Tañada, and Theodore Te. –
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