Lawyers of Frenchie Mae, Marielle challenge court decision denying appeal for bail

Did the Tacloban judge wrongly deny bail for Cumpio, Domequil?

CAGAYAN DE ORO — Through their lawyers, detained journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and church worker Marielle Domequil filed a petition for certiorari before the Court of Appeals (CA) in Cebu City on Tuesday, May 26, seeking to annul court decisions denying both accused admission to bail following their terrorism financing conviction. A petition for certiorari, according to Rule 65 of the Rules of Court, may be filed when any tribunal has acted wit…

Lawyers of Frenchie Mae, Marielle challenge court decision denying appeal for bail

HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYERS representing community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Church worker Marielle Domequil have asked the Court of Appeals (CA) to overturn a lower court ruling denying their bail pending appeal. The counsels argued that their terrorism financing conviction was tainted by “grave errors” and speculative national security claims. In a petition for certiorari filed before the appellate court in Cebu City, the defense said the Ta…