Self-confessed gunman in Percy Lapid killing gets up to 16 years in prison
Joel Escorial asked the court last year to lower his penalty via a plea bargain deal
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Joel Escorial asked the court last year to lower his penalty via a plea bargain deal
A Las Piñas court has sentenced self-confessed gunman Joel Escorial to 16 years of imprisonment for the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid, a lawyer for the victim's family said Monday.
MANILA, Philippines: The self-confessed gunman of broadcaster Percival 'Percy Lapid' Mabasa was sentenced to a maximum 16 years by a Las Piñas Regional Trial Court on Monday.
In this episode of Rappler Talk, justice reporter Jairo Bolledo speaks with veteran journalist Roy Mabasa, Lapid's younger brother, to discuss their family's pursuit of justice
Escorial is the latest suspect in the Lapid case to seek a lower penalty of homicide in exchange for admission of guilt