State prosecutors have filed criminal charges against six Navotas police officers implicated in the death of 17-year-old Jerhode “Jemboy” Baltazar.
In the charge sheet, Assistant City Prosecutor Arvin Carael and City Prosecutor Armando Cavalida named the respondents as Executive Master Sgt. Roberto Dioso, Staff Sgts. Gerry Maliban, Antonio Bugayong, Jr., and Nikko Esquillon, Cpl. Edmard Blanco and Pat. Benedict Mangada.No bail was recommended for the police officers, who were all assigned to the Navotas City Police Station.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said the decision to file a murder case underwent a thorough process. Relatives and neighbors of Baltazar as well as forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun were identified as witnesses in the complaint. They then commanded Baltazar and his companion to surrender. However, the victim allegedly jumped into the river, prompting law enforcers to fire at him, which resulted in his death.
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