Rights group files murder complaint vs 19 cops in Jemboy Baltazar's killing

Patrolman Benedict Mangada

On August 2, Navotas cops killed Jemboy while the teen and his friend were cleaning their fishing boat in a river near their home. Jemboy sustained gunshot wounds in the head and hand, and fell into river, according to his family. Balais, Bugayong, Maliban, Esquilon, Blanco, and Mangada already face a reckless imprudence resulting in homicide complaint, on top of the new murder complaint. They were initially held under custody, but were released for further investigation. Meanwhile, other cops already face administrative charges.

. Let’s end the cycle of impunity ,” said lawyer Ansheline Bacudio, IDEALS human rights program manager and counsel for the victim’s family, said.Ang amin pong panawagan: ilabas na po nila ang mga dokumentong lalong magbibigay-linaw sa totoong nangyariKung sinsero po ang kagustuhan nilang ituwid ang mga kamalian sa kanilang ranggo, umaasa po kami na makikipagtulungan po sila sa amin sa usaping itoUnlike the reckless imprudence complaint, murder carries a heavier penalty.

Jemboy was among the two teen killed by the police in August alone. On August 20, PCpl. Arnulfo Sabillo

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