Sandigan says evidence strong enough to convict Jinggoy of plunder, trial to continueJinggoy’s plunder trial to proceedMANILA, Philippines (Update 2 3:09 p.m.) — The plunder trial of former Sen. Jinggoy Estrada will proceed after the Sandiganbayan rejected his plea seeking the case’s dismissal without presenting counter-evidence. Sandiganbayan’s Fifth Division Friday rejected Estrada and his co-accused Janet Lim-Napoles’ demurrer to evidence in the government’s plunder case over the Priority Development Assistance Fund scam. The anti-graft court said the Office of the Ombudsman’s prosecution team presented evidence strong enough to convict Estrada of plunder if they fail to rebut them with their counter-exhibits. Sandiganbayan Fifth Division denies ex-Sen. Jinggoy Estrada & Janet Lim-Napoles' demurrer to evidence seeking the dismissal of their plunder case over PDAF scam. Court says prosecution team of @OmbudsmanPh was able to present strong evidence.

Source: Philippine Star June 14, 2019 04:18 UTC