Tacloban court affirms Cumpio conviction, stands by witness testimonies

MANILA, Philippines — A local court of Tacloban City affirmed its ruling convicting community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and church worker Marielle Domequil of financing terrorism as it stood by the testimonies of the prosecution’s key witnesses that the two accused “knowingly provided” funds and supplies to a group tagged as a terror organization. This angered groups of journalists, who have been supporting both Cumpio and Domequil in their case, saying the judges had “blind faith” in the testimonies of “self-declared rebel surrenders.” Denying the motion for reconsideration jointly filed by Cumpio and Domequil, Presiding Judge Georgina Perez of Tacloban […]... Keep on reading: Tacloban court affirms Cumpio conviction, stands by witness testimonies

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