Friday, June 01, 2007
SC throws out rebellion case against left-wing lawmakers (8:55 p.m.)
MANILA -- The Supreme Court threw out rebellion charges against six left-wing opposition lawmakers and four activists on Friday, warning the justice secretary and government prosecutors against using their powers for political ends.
Ruling on separate petitions by the lawmakers and the activists to block the case filed by the Department of Justice against them last year, the tribunal ordered a trial court to dismiss the charges.
In a warning, the Supreme Court said "prosecutors should not allow, and should avoid, giving the impression that their noble office is being used or prostituted, wittingly or unwittingly, for political ends or other purposes." (AP)
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