Saturday, April 23, 2005

Prosecution rests case in Gen. Garcia trial

By Ronron
April 22, 2005

The prosecution team in the on-going trial against Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia at the military court martial ended its case Friday afternoon and consumed the almost three hours of hearing by presenting its list of evidence.

Prosecutors Capt. Karen Ong, and Lt. Cols. Al Perreras and Pedro Herrera-Davila formally offered their list of documentary evidence which include Garcia’s Sworn Statements of Assets and Liabilities from 1993 up to 2003, Land Transportation Office records of his vehicles, and investigation authorization documents from his superior in the military.

Garcia is on trial at the military’s justice system for violation of the Articles of War 96 and 97 for his “unexplained wealth.” The hearing of the case started November 2004, two months after it was filed before the General Court Martial.

The prosecution has so far presented 14 witnesses since then.

After its formal offer of evidence, the defense will have the chance to comment on each piece within 10 days./DMS

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