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(Eagle News) — The Department of Justice said it has reopened the investigation into the death of hazing victim Horacio Castillo III to allow for the formal admission of the sworn statement of Aegis Juris member Marc Ventura. The DOJ said the statement of Ventura–who has been admitted to the Witness Protection Program—was received only on January 3. Last year, the case was submitted for resolution. “We can’t resolve the case if the evidence is […]
(Eagle News) — Marc Ventura is still considered a respondent in the hazing death of Horacio Castillo III. This is according to Prosecutor General Jorge Catalan, who spoke during the resumption of the Senate hearing on the death of the University of Sto. Tomas student on Monday. “His case would still be evaluated and analyzed until completely admitted as (state witness),” Catalan said when asked on the update of the case. According to Catalan, all […]
(Eagle News) — Suspect-turned-state witness Marc Ventura said ten others were present in the initiation rites that led to Horacio Castillo III’s death, a report said. According to a report by dzbb, in his affidavit submitted to the Department of Justice on Thursday, Ventura said apart from those charged by the Manila Police District, Edric Pilapil, Zach Abulencia, Daniel Ragos, Dave Felix, Sam Cagalingan, Alex Cairo, Luis Kapulong, Kim Cyrill Roque and Ged Villanueva participated […]
(Eagle News) — A suspect in the death of Horacio Castillo III has been fully admitted to the Witness Protection Program. Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre said it was Marc Ventura himself who “voluntarily” went to his office at the Department of Justice together with his mother and lawyer to signify his intention to apply for the same. Ventura was granted full admission to the WPP after his sworn statement was evaluated, and accepted by the […]
