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Jailed frat member in Atio Castillo hazing case asks court for temporary release due to COVID-19 fears
One of the fraternity members accused in the 2017 hazing death of law student Horacio "Atio" Castillo III has asked a Manila court for temporary release on humanitarian grounds due to COVID-19 fears.
The accused, Mhin Wei Chan, cited the House justice committee's recommendation for provisional liberty of detainees amid the health crisis, stating he is a first-time alleged offender with no history of jumping bail.
He claimed he is not a flight risk, having surrendered to authorities and attending court hearings, and that his parents would guarantee his appearance once the COVID-19 threat to inmates has officially ceased.
Chan also cited the Supreme Court ruling granting bail to former senator Juan Ponce Enrile for humanitarian considerations.
He and nine other defendants are detained at the Manila City Jail, which he described as a "perfect nesting place for the immediate and uncontrollable spread of the COVID-19" due to congestion.
Court hearings, except for urgent matters, have been suspended due to the COVID-19 emergency.
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