The mother of road rage suspect Jason Ivler finally paid a P30,000 fine months after being cited for contempt for challenging a judge to a fistfight, complying with a condition set by the court to enable her son to have a new operation.
The payment of the fine imposed on Marlene Aguilar by Judge Bayani Vargas of Regional Trial Court Branch 219 is just one of many conditions specified by the new judge handling the murder case against Ivler who is asking the court’s permission to undergo surgery during the holidays.
The defense said it has paid P17,325 to Quirino Memorial Medical Center where the suspect goes for check-ups.
It has also deposited a P500,000 check to the court as required by Judge Luisito Cortez of RTC Branch 84 to ensure that Ivler would pay his his medical expenses.
Requirement
The court required the payment of the dues before it issues an order allowing the confinement of the accused at QMMC for the reversal of his colostomy.
Ivler’s lawyers submitted the compliance and receipts as proof of payment to the court on Wednesday.
The accused is facing murder charges for allegedly shooting Renato Victor Ebarle Jr. in November 2009 during a traffic altercation in Quezon City.
Ivler cited infections and discomfort caused by the colostomy bag attached to his body as reason for his request.
Dr. Romeo Abary, his physician at QMMC, said he and a four-man team composed of doctors Fernando Lopez, Jose Albert Capuno, Jorge de Castro and Benjamin Manlutac will perform the procedure on Dec. 19.
As of press time, the court has yet to issue an order authorizing Ivler’s transfer to the government-run hospital from Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City.
The accused is expected to recover from the operation in a month, the physicians added.
The court has ordered the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology to set aside a room near the infirmary of the Special Intensive Care Area in Camp Bagong Diwa where Ivler can recuperate.