Atong Ang, 21 others indicted in sabungero case

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted businessman Atong Ang and 21 others over the disappearance of cockfight enthusiasts or sabungeros.

- By DAPHNE GALVEZ

The DOJ said its panel of prosecutors found prima facie evidence with reasonable certainty of conviction to indict Ang for 10 counts of kidnapping with homicide and 16 counts of kidnapping with serious illegal detention.

Twenty-one other respondents are likewise facing 10 counts of kidnapping with homicide, while 10 others as well as unidentified policemen have been charged with 16 counts of kidnapping with serious illegal detention.

The DOJ said the resolution was released yesterday, but no copy was released to the media “pending receipt and possible filing of motions for reconsideration by the respondents.”

According to DOJ spokesman Polo Martinez, the 26 complaints would be filed before the Regional Trial Courts of Lipa City, Sta. Cruz, Laguna and San Pablo, Laguna.

Raps vs Gretchen, Estomo junked

The complaints against actress Gretchen Barretto and Metro Manila police chief Gen. Jonnel Estomo were dismissed.