SC dismisses rebellion raps vs Batasan 6

MANILA — The Philippine Supreme Court today dismissed the rebellion cases against six leftist congressmen known as the “Batasan 6,” among them Anakpawis Rep. Crispin Beltran who has been detained in the past 15 months, two of the lawmakers said in separate statements today.

Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo, one of the Batasan 6, said the rebellion charge had been “trumped up” and that Beltran should be released from police custody anytime soon. No details on the decision is available at press time, although GMANews.tv reported that the high court found no sufficient evidence against the six.
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