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Phi waiting for Timor-Leste decision on Teves extradition
The Philippine Star
|May 31, 2024
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is only waiting for the Timor-Leste Court of Appeals to decide on Manila's request for extradition of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr.
The country's extradition request has passed through "first screening" at the Timor-Leste Ministry of Justice, DOJ spokesman Mico Clavano said at a press conference.
"The (Timor-Leste) Court of Appeals will decide whether to deport, extradite or transfer former Congressman Teves back to the Philippines," he added.
The deadline for a decision by the Court of Appeals is set on June 20 but the decision could be released earlier than the scheduled date, according to Clavano.
For the part of the Philippine government, Clavano said they are "ready" and will execute the decision of the Timor-Leste government as soon as the latter has decided on the request.
Teves was arrested in East Timor while playing golf at the Top Golf Driving Range and Bar in March.
He is facing murder charges over the assassination of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo on March 4, 2023.
This story is from the May 31, 2024 edition of The Philippine Star.
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