DOJ forms panel of prosecutors to tackle Kian slay case

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has forms a panel of prosecutors that would handle the murder and torture complaint against police officers involved in the death of 17-year old Kian Delos Santos.

In an Office Order dated Aug. 29, 2017 but made public Wednesday, OIC Prosecutor-General Severino H. Gaña Jr. designated Senior Assistant State Prosecutor Tofel G. Austria, Assistant State Prosecutor Amanda L. Garcia and Associate Prosecution Attorney Moises Acaya.

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The prosecutors will handle the murder and torture complaint filed by Kian’s parents Saldy and Lorenza Delos Santos against Caloocan City Station 7 chief, Insp. Amor Cerillo, PO3 Arnel Oares; PO1 Jeremiah Pereda, PO1 Jerwin Cruz, and several “John Does.”

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The four were already relieved from their posts and placed under restrictive custody. IDL

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