Judge Benjamin Pozon admitted that the Subic Rape Case was one of the hardest cases he has ever handled. The Filipino people are happy that justice prevailed in this case.
A MAKATI court convicted US marine Lance Cpl. Daniel Smith of rape and sentenced him to 40 years in prison yesterday in a landmark case hailed as a victory for women’s rights and the country’s independence from its former colonial power.
In a decision televised live nationwide, three other US marines and their Filipino driver were acquitted of complicity after a long, emotional trial that resurrected controversies linked to the US military presence in the Philippines.
The case has tested a joint military pact that paved the way for US counterterrorism training credited with helping local forces make gains against Muslim extremists in the restive south.
“We laud the triumph of impartial justice,†said Ignacio Bunye, spokesman for President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. “The court maintained an even keel despite the tremendous pressures upon the bench. We have shown the world that due process is a hallmark of Philippine democracy.
Source: Manila Standard Today
Tags: Current Events, Judge-Benjamin-Pozon, Philippine-Controversies, Politics, Subic-Rape-Case
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Dec 15, 2006 at 17:13:50
Sa unang tingin ko po sa inyo Judge,sabi ko mukhang mabibili kayo,corrupt na Judge ito!I based this opinion,first in your physical appearance,second in our pathetic judicial system, w/c favors the rich and influential!Salamat po Judge Pozon for proving me wrong!I apologize for judging you.My prayer for you Judge,it is my hope that you will continue to be strong and wise,in the midst of man-made storms foist against you, caused by this illegitimate and immoral gov’t.,and it’s equally disgusting and pathetic doj running-dogs!Sana po Judge kayo na lang ang Presidente po namin, at si Mr.RC ang Vice P.Libre naman po ang mangarap paras sa interest ng ating bansa.Salamat po Judge!God bless you and your family.God bless the PHILIPPINES!
Jan 7, 2007 at 10:03:13
Judge Pozon meted out a severe sentence which will certainly be reduced because we Filipinos are compassionate people. We give brutal murderers less time in prison!
The only troubling part is why in the world is our justice system so slow? Our wheels of justice don’t turn! They are pushed by a heavier load behind them and are rusted out! Smith’s appeal should have been heard in one day. Do we now put everything aside because its a holiday? What if we were at war?
Vangi2 May