Nuezca pleads not guilty in murder charges

Police Staff Sgt. Jonel Nuezca has made a not guilty plea for the 2 counts of murder charged against him for fatally shooting 2 of his neighbors, Sonya and Frank Gregorio, which was caught on video in Paniqui, Tarlac on December 20, 2020.

In the arraignment and pre-trial conference, Nuezca attended the hearing through a video conference since he is currently quarantined at the Bureau of Jail and Management Penology (BJMP) Facility in Tarlac. A legal counsel from the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) was assigned to represent him.

Meanwhile, the camp of the complainant was physically present. Their lawyer said they will prove to the court the possible civil damages against the accused.

The next hearing has been set on February 4, 2021. –PTV News

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