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Justice Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Jose Dominic Clavano IV clarified on Monday that former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves, Jr. was not totally released from prison in Timor Leste as claimed by his lawyer Ferdinand Topacio.
“The statements of Atty. Topacio are misleading, highly irresponsible and an insult to both countries. He ought to know that while he owes fealty to his client, he remains an officer of the court and must act accordingly to maintain its majesty and integrity,” Clavano lamented. Clavano said the Philippines, as the requesting party, must respect and participate in the legal proceedings of Timor Leste underscoring the sovereignty of each country.
Earlier, Topacio said he was informed by his counterparts in East Timor that his client was freed from temporary imprisonment because the DOJ “screwed up.”
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