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Remulla defends son’s acquittal

January 9, 2023 Hector Lawas 261 views

JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has defended the court decision acquitting his son Juanito of drug charges.

“I was told that no one filed any dilatory motions or any postponements,” Remulla said, reiterating that he did not interfere in the case nor influence the court.

The Las Piñas City Regional Trial Court on Friday acquitted Juanito Jose Diaz Remulla III of violation of Republic Act No. 9165 or The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 due to reasonable doubt.

“There is reasonable doubt that the accused received and possessed the parcel delivered to him with the knowledge, consciousness, and awareness that said parcel contained marijuana.”

“Unfortunately, apart from showing that the package or parcel was handed to the accused, the prosecution did not present other evidence to show that the former knew that it contained marijuana,” the 34-page decision written by Branch 197 acting Presiding Judge Ricardo A. Moldez II read.

Juanito III, 38, was arrested last October 11, for alleged possession of 893.91 grams or around P1.25 million worth of suspected high-grade marijuana or “kush.”

They were allegedly confiscated during a controlled delivery conducted by anti-illegal drugs operatives in Las Piñas City where the the younger Remulla was allegedly the intended recipient.

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