Trillanes Files Complaints Against 'Ex-Marines' and Personalities Over ICC Bribery Allegations

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has filed a perjury complaint against 18 'ex-marines' and cyber libel and incriminating an innocent person complaints against lawyer Levi Baligod and others, following allegations of ICC bribery.

5 Mar, 05:07 — 5 Mar, 13:23

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This story is significant as it involves a prominent political figure, former Senator Trillanes, and allegations of bribery related to the International Criminal Court, which has been a contentious issue in the Philippines. The legal action could have implications for the individuals involved and the broader political discourse.

Key entitiesAntonio Trillanes IV Levi Baligod Department of Justice International Criminal Court (ICC)

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What sources agree on

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV filed criminal complaints at the Department of Justice.
The complaints were filed against 18 former military personnel and other personalities, including lawyer Levi Baligod.
The complaints are related to allegations of Trillanes' involvement in an ICC bribery scheme.

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Trillanes filed criminal complaints at the Department of Justice.

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The complaints target 18 former military personnel and lawyer Levi Baligod, among others.

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The complaints allege Trillanes' involvement in a $2 million ICC bribery scheme.

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Trillanes filed perjury, cyber libel, and incriminating an innocent person complaints.

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The alleged amount of the ICC bribery scheme ($2 million)

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RapplerMostly Factual173d ago

Trillanes files complaint vs 18 ‘ex-marines,’ personalities who alleged ICC bribery

Trillanes files a perjury complaint against 18 'ex-marines,' and cyber libel and incriminating an innocent person complaint against lawyer Levi Baligod and several other personalities

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inquirerMostly Factual172d ago

Trillanes tags Duterte’s camp in $2 million ICC bribery allegation

MANILA, Philippines—Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday filed criminal complaints at the Department of Justice against 18 former military personnel, lawyer Levi Baligod, former Quezon City Rep. Mike Defensor and several media personalities. According to the senator, these persons had wrongfully accused him and had spread false information that he received US$2 million from

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First report: Rappler · 5 Mar, 05:07|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h

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Trillanes files complaint vs 18 ‘ex-marines,’ personalities who alleged ICC bribery

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Trillanes tags Duterte’s camp in $2 million ICC bribery allegation

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Filing of ComplaintsMarch 5 morning

Former Senator Trillanes filed criminal complaints against 18 former military personnel and other individuals at the Department of Justice.

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Trillanes Files Complaints Against 'Ex-Marines' and Personalities Over ICC Bribery Allegations

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Trillanes files complaint vs 18 ‘ex-marines,’ personalities who alleged ICC bribery

Trillanes tags Duterte’s camp in $2 million ICC bribery allegation

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Trillanes files complaint vs 18 ‘ex-marines,’ personalities who alleged ICC bribery

Trillanes tags Duterte’s camp in $2 million ICC bribery allegation

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