MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals of Timor-Leste has upheld its decision granting the Philippine government's request for the extradition of former congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., the Department of Justice (DoJ) said Wednesday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals of Timor-Leste has upheld its decision granting the Philippine government's request for the extradition of former congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., the Department of Justice said Wednesday.The court rejected Teves' motion for reconsideration.The DoJ announcement was based on an official update from the Prosecutor General of Timor-Leste regarding the appeal filed by the camp of Teves.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla described the denial of Teves' motion as 'a significant step forward' in the quest for justice.'This decision underscores that justice proceeds irrespective of an individual's status,' Remulla said.
Court Rejects Teves' Appeal On Extradition
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