The lawyer of Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. on Friday dismissed claims by arrested suspects that a certain "Cong Teves" was behind the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo.
"Wala naman pong direct evidence. Ito pong sinasabi nilang nagtuturo kay Congressman Teves, ang sabi niya, ayon sa kanyang ambush interview, may kausap daw siyang isang Marvin. At sabi raw nitong Marvin na diumano'y middleman doon sa mga guns for fire ay ang nagpautos nito ay isang Congressman Teves," he added.
Asked if Teves is still in the US or already in Asia as stated by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, Topacio said the information is confidential. "Pero ang gentleman's agreement namin ni Speaker Romualdez ay lahat po ng bagay na napag-usapan namin tungkol kay Congressman Teves ay confidential po,” he added.for the meantime amid the complaints filed against him in connection with supposed illegal firearms.while several others were injured in the attack that was pulled off while the governor was distributing aid to his constituents at his residence in Pamplona, Negros Oriental. The death toll later increased to nine.
Topacio pointed out that there is no direct evidence linking Teves, who is out of the country and on extended leave from the House of Representatives, to the March 4 killing.
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