Gretchen Barretto denies involvement in sabungero disappearance at DOJ

Updated Thu, September 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM Published Thu, September 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM

Actress Gretchen Barretto appeared before the Department of Justice (DOJ) to submit her counter-affidavit denying involvement in the disappearance of 34 sabungeros.

Barretto's lawyer, Atty. Alma Mallonga, argued that the murder and illegal detention charges against her client are unsubstantiated and incredible.

Mallonga expressed confidence that the complaint should be dismissed.

Barretto herself stated that she trusts the investigation process.

Also facing charges are businessman Atong Ang, who was represented by his lawyer, and former NCRPO chief retired Police General Jonnel Estomo, who also attended the hearing.

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