The three accused -- (from L-R) Estanislao Bismanos, Gerry Cabagay, and Randy Grecia -- were convicted of murder Friday for shooting to death journalist Marlene Esperat. (Sunnex photo)
CEBU CITY -- (Updated 1:30 p.m.) Three persons accused of shooting to death journalist and whistleblower Marlene Garcia-Esperat were convicted Friday of murder charges by Cebu City Regional Trial Court Branch 21 Judge Eric Menchavez.
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