Napoles files bail plea | Inquirer News

Napoles files bail plea

/ 09:19 PM July 07, 2014

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MANILA, Philippines — The alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles on Monday filed a bail petition on her plunder case with Senator Juan Ponce Enrile.

In her latest motion, Napoles said the evidence against her is not sufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

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The whistleblowers’ testimonies are also “inadmissible evidence” because the witnesses admitted to forging documents pinning Napoles in the scam.

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The motion also called the whistleblowers “polluted” and not reliable or credible witnesses.

She cited an instance when whistleblower Marina Sula admitted to forging Napoles’ signature.

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“A witness who is capable of testifying falsely on a forged signature of a person is likewise capable of committing falsehood on less important details,” the motion read.

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Napoles was charged with plunder and graft along with Senators Enrile, Jinggoy Estrada and Ramon Revilla for allegedly masterminding the pork barrel scam. Plunder is a non-bailable offense.

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