tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499859064694863448.post3886793315861925968..comments2023-10-30T07:38:32.292-07:00Comments on Pedestrian Observer GB: Isko Moreno, Bingo, & the Estrada circusAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03336187436333827201noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499859064694863448.post-7309462724595734322013-02-19T09:32:16.622-08:002013-02-19T09:32:16.622-08:00http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/02/...http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/02/19/13/moreno-city-dads-sue-manila-cop-30-others<br /><br />Moreno, city dads sue Manila cop, 30 others <br /> by Zen Hernandez, ABS-CBN News<br /><br /> <br /><br />MANILA, Philippines - Manila Vice-Mayor Isko Moreno and the 5<br /> councilors who were arrested last Saturday for alleged illegal gambling<br /> have filed counter-charges against police Inspector Eduardo Morata and <br />30 other people. <br /><br />Administrative charges of grave misconduct and abuse of authority <br />were filed before the National Police Commission (Napolcom) in Makati <br />while criminal charges including robbery, grave coercion, perjury, <br />unlawful arrest, arbitrary detention and incriminating an innocent <br />person were filed before the Office of the Ombudsman. <br /><br />According to Moreno, their rights were violated when police allegedly<br /> produced pieces of evidence that were not present during the bingo <br />event. <br /><br />He also lashed out at Morata for his allegedly inconsistencies, such <br />as his claim that former President Joseph Estrada repeatedly hit and <br />bullied him during the inquest proceedings. <br /><br />Moreno said they have not filed cases against other police officials <br />or Mayor Alfredo Lim because they are still looking for more evidence. <br /><br />He also claimed that the other police officers took off their name plates during the scuffle. <br /><br />Moreno added that they may file cases against other people soon. <br /><br />The Napolcom, which will hear the administrative case, said Morata has 5 days to respond to the complaint. <br /><br />If proven guilty, grave misconduct and abuse of authority are punishable by either dismissal or demotion in rank.Isko Banoreply@blogger.com