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Timor-Leste once again grants the Philippine government’s request to extradite former congressman Arnie Teves.

Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/timor-leste-grants-petition-extradite-arnie-teves-december-2024/

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00:00Timor-Leste grants again the Philippine government's request to extradite former congressman and
00:05fugitive Arnolfo Arni Tevez, the Philippine Justice Department said on Thursday, December
00:105.
00:11The DOJ says the decision was based on procedural objections made by Tevez's camp after their
00:16voluntary participation in a proceeding they refuted after receiving an unfavorable decision.
00:21DOJ Chief Boyeng Remulia praises the decision as a victory for the Filipino people.
00:26He also says that it was a testament to the government's commitment to real-time justice.
00:31Meanwhile, Tevez's counsel, Ferdinand Topacio, has yet to issue a statement.
00:35To this day, Tevez has yet to stand trial in the country as his extradition has not
00:40been finalized.

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