Eleazar made the pledge as the National Bureau of Investigation filed murder, or premeditated killing, charges against nine policemen involved in the incident that resulted in the death of Aquino and three companions. The NBI, on the other hand, filed murder charges against Sucayre, Tan and Armeza, as well as Police Capt. Citing the statement of Labonite and several video footage, the NBI filed the cases against the nine policemen a day after Police Master Sgt. Differing charges At the Senate hearing, Sen. Panfilo Lacson questioned the differing charges filed by the police and the NBI and suggested it might result in a complicated case. “The NBI has not filed so that they could not invoke their right not to incriminate themselves,” NBI Eastern Visayas Regional Director Jerry Abiera told senators.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 11, 2021 21:22 UTC