CamSur judge charged with rape dismissedThe Supreme Court said an administrative complaint was filed against Contreras before the Office of the Court of Administrator in 2014. MANILA, Philippines — Judge Jaime Contreras of the Naga Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 25 in Camarines Sur, who was charged with rape, attempted rape, acts of lasciviousness as well as child abuse, exploitation and discrimination, has been dismissed for grave misconduct. The Supreme Court (SC) said an administrative complaint was filed against Contreras before the Office of the Court of Administrator in 2014. By becoming a fugitive from justice and evading arrest, Judge Contreras committed grave misconduct,” the SC said. Based on the complaint, Contreras allegedly first molested his victim in 1994.

Source: Philippine Star September 18, 2021 15:56 UTC