Conviction of 2 soldiers in murder of Negros activist proves state policy – groups
Conviction of 2 soldiers in murder of Negros activist proves state policy – groups
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Bulatlat.com
MANILA – The conviction of the two soldiers involved in the killing of activist Benjamin Bayles proves that extrajudicial killings are the handiwork of the state and its agents, National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) president Edre Olalia said.
On March 31, Ana Celeste B. Bernad Acting Presiding Judge of Branch 42 Bacolod Regional Trial Court found Private First Class Roger Bajon and PFC Ronnie Caurino guilty for killing Bayles. They were sentenced up to 40 years in prison and ordered to pay the heirs of Bayles a total of P300,000 ($5,722) for indemnity and damages.
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