Former Rep. Arnoldo Teves (white shirt) with lawyer Ferdinand Topacio throughout his launch from preventive detention in Becora Jail in Dili, Timor Leste. —photograph from Atty. Ferdinand Topacio
MANILA, Philippines — Former lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. was launched however subsequently rearrested, the Division of Justice (DOJ) mentioned Monday.
DOJ Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Jose Dominic Clavano IV mentioned Teves was rearrested by the Policia Nacional of Timor Leste.
“It’s a part of the nation’s course of,” he mentioned.
Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, Teves’ lawyer, mentioned the Philippine authorities’s request was made out of time and in a way that’s not sanctioned by follow and customary worldwide legislation.
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However Clavano mentioned the Philippine authorities was capable of submit all necessities forward of time and totally compliant with Timor Leste’s legislation.
‘Extremely irresponsible, an insult’
“Thus, the statements of Atty. Topacio are deceptive, extremely irresponsible and an insult to each international locations,” Clavano mentioned.
He added: “He must know that whereas he owes fealty to his consumer, he stays an officer of the court docket and should act accordingly to take care of its majesty and integrity.”
The DOJ mentioned Teves will proceed to face trial for his extradition.
“The Division is assured that the extradition proceedings can be profitable. As well as, the previous congressman may additionally nonetheless be deported relying on the path taken by the Timor Leste authorities in coordination with the Philippines,” Clavano mentioned.
The DOJ couldn’t present any element about why Teves was initially launched because the Timor Leste authorities remains to be getting ready a quick for the Philippine authorities.
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“His launch and subsequent rearrest shouldn’t be taken as hindrance to the method however merely part of it. We admire the steps at present being undertaken by the Timor Leste authorities to take away him from their territory and we eagerly anticipate his return to the Philippines so he can face the a number of homicide fees,” Clavano mentioned.
