Sandiganbayan denies Estrada motions, graft case moves to trial

The Sandiganbayan 2nd Division has rejected Senator Jinggoy Estrada's motions questioning graft charges. The decision clears the way for the case to advance. Estrada refused to enter a plea, leading the court to record a not guilty plea on his behalf.

The Sandiganbayan 2nd Division has junked Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s motions questioning the graft charges against him, paving the way for trial proceedings. Estrada refused to enter a plea during arraignment on the case. The court subsequently entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. With the motions denied and arraignment completed, the case will proceed to pre-trial. Jairo Bolledo reports from the Sandiganbayan.

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Senator Jinggoy Estrada posting bail in court for graft case
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Jinggoy Estrada posts bail for graft case

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Senator Jinggoy Estrada posted bail of P90,000 on May 29 for a graft charge tied to a flood control scandal. The Sandiganbayan’s Second Division issued an arrest warrant and hold departure order that day, but the Fifth Division has not yet acted on the related non-bailable plunder charge. A detention cell has been prepared for him at the New Quezon City Jail.

The Sandiganbayan rejected Sen. Jinggoy Estrada's motion to participate in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and to dismiss a graft case against him.

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The Sandiganbayan 2nd Division has suspended Senator Jinggoy Estrada for at least three months in connection with a graft case involving flood control projects.

The arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada inside the Senate premises is not without precedent. Former senators Leila de Lima and Antonio Trillanes IV were also served warrants in the same location.

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Former Senate President Franklin Drilon warned that attempts to conceal evidence in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could spark public backlash and political instability.

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The Sandiganbayan ordered the arrest of Senator Rodante Marcoleta on July 6 over an alleged P75 million undeclared campaign donation. The Department of Justice clarified that plunder cases can involve private funds.

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