President Rodrigo Duterte's decision to grant absolute pardon to a US marine found guilty of killing a Filipino transgender woman did not sit well with some, calling it
to a US marine found guilty of killing a Filipino transgender woman did not sit well with some, calling it"shameless" and a betrayal of public trust."
"There is a pending appeal in the court from the family of Jennifer Laude, but this connivance between Malacañang and the United States government ensured that this appeal would not prosper. Senator Risa Hontiveros said the decision was"unbelievable" as Filipinos who have been convicted of lesser crimes have never been given the privilege of pardon.
"Pemberton's guilt in the death of Jennifer Laude is loud and clear. This move by President Duterte is an outright disregard for the respect of the Philippine justice system and an affront to our sovereignty. Pardoning such heinous crime is clearly an evidence of betrayal of public trust," she said.
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