SC OKs live coverage of Maguindanao massacre trial
June 14, 2011 at 7:25 am Leave a comment
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court is allowing live media coverage of the Maguindanao massacre trial on the condition that only the Supreme Court camera will be allowed inside the courtroom with live feed distributed to media.
Dubbed as the worst election-related violence in the country, the massacre on November 23, 2009 left 58 people dead, mostly journalists.
The principal suspects are former Maguindanao Governor Andal Ampatuan Sr. and his sons, Andal Jr. and Zaldy.
The murders occurred as relatives of then Buluan Vice-Mayor Esmael Mangudadatu were on their way to Shariff Aguak to file Mangudadatu’s candidacy for Maguindanao governor, challenging the candidacy of Andal Jr.
Source: abs-cbnNEWS.com
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