Government prosecutors of the
Philippines opposed the submitted request of the detained Philippine Senator
namely Estrada for the five-hour break leaving PNP Custodial Center and to pay
respect his relatives that have departed this coming all saints day.
The opposition filed in Sandiganbayan's
Fifth Division that was chaired by the Associate Justice Jurado Office of Special
Prosecutor, they argued that granting senator’s request will be perceived by public
as a special treatment.
"This situation would tantamount giving a pass
to all the prisoners specifically in the detention to visit departed family
members during All Saints' Day, the situation will open floodgates on other
detainees arguing that they also have the right and be given same privilege what
senator has," prosecution said.
"Senator Estrada
who is now facing non-bailable crime and presently detained and being detainee...
will mean that his movement be restricted," prosecutors said.
The senator that is currently
facing plunder charges in connection with Janet Napoles Php10 billion scam.
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