Aired (October 23, 2024): You can feel the tension in the courtroom!
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00:00Atty. Ignacio, you know I can't believe that you changed the keystone to become the co-counsel of Atty. Lillet.
00:07Some would say that's career suicide.
00:10This is not a career suicide, Atty. Renan.
00:13This is called fulfilling my sworn duty to protect the innocent and fight for justice.
00:21I see. But are you ready for the fight?
00:25Do you know what you're doing?
00:27I'm curious to know, Atty. Please, indulge me.
00:31How does a rookie like you expect to win against a seasoned criminal lawyer like myself?
00:38I know that you have more experience than me.
00:41But I have one big advantage that you don't have.
00:44And that is?
00:48The truth is in my hands.
00:51Because Lillet is a true innocent.
00:54That's why I'm confident that you can absolve her.
00:59I see.
01:02Good luck.
01:10This court has taken note of all the arguments raised by both parties regarding the petition for bail of the accused.
01:21Counsels, any further oral arguments for today's hearing?
01:28Your Honor, I would like to reiterate that we strongly oppose this petition for bail.
01:34As argued earlier, the pieces of evidence that we gathered present a strong case for guilt against Atty. Lillet Matias.
01:41Therefore, she should not be eligible for bail.
01:43Therefore, he should not be eligible for bail.
01:46Your Honor, clearly, the pieces of evidence presented by the prosecution does not equate to a strong evidence of guilt.
01:53As previously presented, there are several loopholes in the eyewitness testimony of Evelyn Magas.
02:02Therefore, it is not enough basis to deny the petition for bail of Atty. Matias.
02:08Your Honor, this case is about a brutal act committed in cold blood.
02:14If bail is granted, then the accused poses a significant threat of fleeing.
02:19Particularly given that the gravity of her charges are quite severe, Your Honor.
02:25Furthermore, it could also endanger public safety, not to mention that it could set the dangerous precedent that violent crimes can be excused with monetary conditions.
02:36Your Honor, I implore you to please deny this petition for bail.
02:43Granting bail to Atty. Lillet Matias would be tantamount to setting a criminal free, Your Honor.
02:48And frankly, that's just something I vehemently believe that this court should never allow.
03:05The Court is adjourned.