In his counter-affidavit filed before state prosecutors Monday, Balag said allegations made against him are "not equivalent to proof," adding that his "presence nor participation" in the fatal initiation rites of Aegis Juris Fraternity was not proven by complainants. Murder, anti-hazing, robbery and obstruction of justice raps were filed against Balag and several other members of Aegis Juris Fraternity for the death of Castillo. Balag pointed out that the complainants "presented no witnesses stating my actual direct participation to the supposed illegal hazing done to Atio as a neophyte of Aegis Juris Fraternity." Balag denies being part of purported Facebook conversationBalag also denied being part of the Facebook conversation that discussed how to handle the death of Castillo. Joel Coronel showed two threads of Facebook conversations among the Aegis Juris Fraternity members and some alumni discussing how to proceed with the death of Castillo.

Source: Philippine Star October 30, 2017 11:26 UTC