Estrada back at Sandiganbayan for continuation of bail hearing

By: Marc Jayson Cayabyab - 10 years ago

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada. POOL PHOTO (file)

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada has arrived at the Sandiganbayan Monday for the continuation of his bail hearing in relation to his plunder case over the pork barrel scam.

Set to testify is Benhur Luy, whistleblower and former employee of alleged scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles.

Estrada is detained in Camp Crame with fellow senator Ramon Revilla Jr., who is also facing plunder charges.

Another accused, Senator Juan Ponce Enrile is held at the PNP General Hospital, while Napoles is locked up in Camp Bagong Diwa.