Month: January 2024

Statement on the Sandiganbayan decision

January 19, 2024

STATEMENT OF SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA ON THE SANDIGANBAYAN DECISION After more than a decade, I am more than grateful to have been acquitted of the plunder charges. This exoneration not only impacts my personal and political life but also that of my family as well.  Noon pa man ay paulit-ulit ko ng sinasabi na…
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Statement of Usec. Janella Ejercito Estrada (on the acquittal of Sen. Jinggoy)

January 19, 2024

STATEMENT OF USEC. JANELLA EJERCITO ESTRADA The acquittal of my father, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada in the plunder case has lifted a heavy burden that we, as a family, have carried for far too long. This legal battle has tested my family’s resilience but our unwavering strength and determination in proving his innocence have been…
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PHOTO RELEASE: A vindication

January 19, 2024

A vindication: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, speaking to reporters following his acquittal Friday, January 19, 2024, of the plunder charges filed before the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division, says the decision was a vindication of his innocence. Estrada vowed to exhaust all legal remedies to appeal his conviction on the direct and indirect bribery charges. (Office of…
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Jinggoy acquitted of plunder; guilty of direct, indirect bribery in pork barrel scam

January 19, 2024

(ABS-CBN) MANILA (5th UPDATE) — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division acquitted Sen. Jinggoy Estrada of plunder in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam linked to businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles. The anti-graft court, however, said the senator is guilty of one count of direct bribery and 2 counts of indirect bribery. He was sentenced…
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Senate respects Sandiganbayan decision on Jinggoy Estrada’s case

January 19, 2024

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said on Friday, Jan. 19 that the Senate takes due notice and respects the decision of the Sandiganbayan on the cases filed against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada. In a statement, he added that the Senate also recognizes the fact that there are still legal remedies available to Estrada,…
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Jinggoy to remain as senator despite bribery conviction – Zubiri

January 19, 2024

(GMA NEWS) Senator Jinggoy Estrada will remain a senator despite his bribery conviction in connection with the pork barrel scam, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said Friday. In a statement, Zubiri noted that there are still legal remedies that Estrada can use regarding his conviction by the Sandiganbayan 5th Division. “He has the right to…
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JV Ejercito asks public: ‘Respect wisdom, fairness of justice system’

January 19, 2024

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator JV Ejercito on Friday urged the public “to respect the wisdom and fairness of our justice system” following the anti-graft court’s decision on a plunder case related to the pork barrel scam. The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has acquitted his brother, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, and businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles of plunder, but…
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Sandiganbayan acquits Jinggoy Estrada for P183-M plunder case

January 19, 2024

(DAILY TRIBUNE) The Sandiganbayan has absolved Senator Jinggoy Estrada of P183-million plunder case in relation to the alleged misuse of his pork barrel funds from 2004 to 2010. In a 396-page ruling handed down on Friday, the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division found the lawmaker not guilty of plunder but guilty of one count of direct bribery…
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Sandiganbayan acquits Jinggoy Estrada of plunder over PDAF scam

January 19, 2024

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — After almost a decade since the case was filed, the Sandiganbayan 5th division on Friday acquitted Sen. Jinggoy Estrada of plunder in relation to the pork barrel scam.  In a 396-page decision of the anti-graft court, Estrada is not guilty “beyond reasonable doubt,” over the plunder of P10 billion pesos worth of…
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Jinggoy Estrada won’t go to jail as bribery offenses bailable – lawyer

January 19, 2024

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada will not go to jail despite being convicted of bribery by the anti-graft court in connection with a plunder case over the pork barrel scam, his lawyer said Friday. According to Atty. Alexis Suarez, direct bribery and indirect bribery offenses are bailable – hence, his client can still…
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