THE lawyer of Negros Oriental Rep. Arnie Teves, Ferdinand Topacio, has expressed disagreement with Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla’s recent announcement that the murder of provincial governor Roel Degamo is 99% solved.
“It is never 99%, 100%, 70%, 50% solved at this stage. It is too early to say that. Until there is a preliminary investigation, a case is brought to court, there is a trial, and the accused is convicted by final judgment, it is not solved. These statements made by Remulla do not help,” Topacio said.
Last Friday, Remulla said the killing of Degamo, which also resulted in the deaths of eight civilians, is 99% solved.
Remulla based his statement on the recent arrest by the of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents of the “major player” in the killing of the Negros Oriental governor.
The DOJ chief declined to give further details, citing ongoing investigations but assured the public that he would disclose new developments this week.
He compared the arrest to solving a puzzle, saying that a crucial piece had finally been put in place.
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