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INQToday: Quiboloy pleads not guilty to child abuse charge, wants hospital arrest in Davao City
Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy pleaded not guilty to a child abuse charge before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Friday.
Earlier in the day, Quiboloy also entered a not guilty plea for his qualified human trafficking cases filed at the Pasig RTC.
His co-accused, including Jackielyn Roy, Cresente Canada, Ingrid Canada, and Sylvia Cemanes, also entered not guilty pleas.
This marks Quiboloy's first personal appearance in court for these cases, although his arraignment in Quezon City was attended virtually.
Quiboloy was arrested on September 8 in Davao City and is currently detained at the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City.
Quiboloy's camp has filed a motion for hospital arrest in Davao City.
An extradition request from the United States for Quiboloy may be coming soon, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Quiboloy has also been indicted by a US federal grand jury for sex trafficking and conspiracy charges.
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Four co-accused of Apollo Quiboloy in a qualified human trafficking case will be transferred to Pasig City Jail, while Quiboloy himself will remain at the PNP Custodial Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City.
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Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and his four co-accused will remain at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City, despite a Quezon City court order on September 9 for their transfer to Quezon City Jail facilities.
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Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy urged his followers to remain strong as he faced arraignment for a human trafficking case.
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House of Representatives leaders hailed the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, as a significant development and a victory for victims in the campaign against human trafficking.
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that Apollo Quiboloy should face charges in the Philippines first before any extradition to the US.
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