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OUT OF PRISON? Former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. walks out with his lawyer Ferdinand Topacio from Becora Prison in Dili, Timor Leste. Teves, however, was soon re-arrested by Timor Leste authorities, according to DOJ spokesperson Mico Clavano. Photo courtesy of Atty. Ferdinand TopacioDOJ raps Topacio for ‘misleading, irresponsible‘ report
“Rep. Arnolfo Teves was released from preventive detention pending his extradition trial, my Timor Leste counterparts inform me, because the request for extradition by the Philippine Government was made out of time and in a manner that is not sanctioned by practice and customary international law,” lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said in a statement.Teves was earlier tagged as the alleged mastermind behind the killing of political rival Negros Oriental Gov.
“Thus, the statements of Atty. Topacio are misleading, highly irresponsible and an insult to both countries. He ought to know that while he owes fealty to his client, he remains an officer of the court and must act accordingly to maintain its majesty and integrity,” Clavano said. Topacio earlier in the day said that with his client released, “Teves’ imprisonment was declared illegal.”“According to CRA Law Office and Dr. Jose Ximenez, there are still judicial proceedings that Rep.
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