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Teves files appeal for reversal of Timor Leste’s extradition decision
Teves files appeal for reversal of Timor Leste’s extradition decision
Former Negros Oriental Rep Arnolfo Teves after he was arrested by Timor-Leste authorities. Photo courtesy: NBI
Former Negros Oriental Rep Arnolfo Teves after he was arrested by Timor-Leste authorities. Photo courtesy: NBIMANILA -- The lawyer of former Negros Oriental 3rd District representative Arnolfo Teves, Jr. said they have already filed their appeal before the Timor Leste Court of Appeals for the reversal of its extradition decision.
MANILA -- The lawyer of former Negros Oriental 3rd District representative Arnolfo Teves, Jr. said they have already filed their appeal before the Timor Leste Court of Appeals for the reversal of its extradition decision.
Atty. Ferdinand Topacio said the appeal was filed last Friday.
Atty. Ferdinand Topacio said the appeal was filed last Friday.
“Prosecutor-General of TL has 30 days to respond to the appeal,” Topacio said.
“Prosecutor-General of TL has 30 days to respond to the appeal,” Topacio said.
Topacio also noted they have filed two motions before the court.
Topacio also noted they have filed two motions before the court.
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“There are also several other appeals regarding various other incidents,” Topacio said.
“There are also several other appeals regarding various other incidents,” Topacio said.
The Department of Justice initiated the extradition of Teves so he can face the multiple murder charges for the killing of governor Roel Degamo and nine others.
The Department of Justice initiated the extradition of Teves so he can face the multiple murder charges for the killing of governor Roel Degamo and nine others.
The DOJ previously expressed its confidence that Teves will return to the country in July after winning the extradition case in Timor Leste.
The DOJ previously expressed its confidence that Teves will return to the country in July after winning the extradition case in Timor Leste.
Teves had been released from house arrest in Timor Leste late last month.
Teves had been released from house arrest in Timor Leste late last month.
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