He is entitled to be released. We are just waiting for the written order from the court. |
In all my 50 years (of practicing law), this is the most complicated case in the history of the DoJ. |
In fact, the DoJ should self-inhibit because one party had lost confidence in the department. |
The charge filed against my client has no probative value and it would eventually be dismissed. |
The moment a party loses trust in them, then it's their duty to self-inhibit. |
There was also no complaint duly subscribed that was filed before the DoJ and yet they had acted on [the charges]. |
They are now working as agents of the government and their duty is to pose as witnesses for the government detailing a made-up testimony. |
This is a serious case of malicious persecution of Cong. Beltran on account of his political beliefs and activities. |
This is scripted, and we can't blame you because you are acting on orders of your superiors. |
We are filing the petition by early next week. |
We don't accept the legitimacy of these proceedings. |
We will avail of the limited space. |
We will find out if he committed violations of his oath as a member of the Philippine Bar. This is among our options. |
We've completely lost trust in the entire DoJ under Secretary [Raul] Gonzalez, including the public prosecutors conducting the preliminary investigation. |
What we're up against is a government without respect for the rule of law -- (public officials) placing the law in their own hands and making unilateral decisions. |