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Atong Ang, 21 others indicted in sabungero case
Businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang and 21 others have been indicted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the disappearance of cockfighting enthusiasts or sabungeros.
The DOJ found prima facie evidence to indict Ang for 10 counts of kidnapping with homicide and 16 counts of kidnapping with serious illegal detention.
Twenty-one other respondents are facing 10 counts of kidnapping with homicide, while 10 others and unidentified policemen are charged with 16 counts of kidnapping with serious illegal detention.
The cases will be filed in the Regional Trial Courts of Lipa City, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, and San Pablo, Laguna.
Complaints against actress Gretchen Barretto and Metro Manila police chief Gen. Jonnel Estomo have been dismissed without prejudice.
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