Tabloid editor, creator face libel raps over lewd photographs

graphic: facebook/@catrionaelisagray

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon metropolis prosecutor's office has informed the filing of libel fees against a tabloid editor and writer with regards to a narrative about omit Universe 2018 Catriona grey's fake lewd pictures.

Bulgar enjoyment editor Janice Navida and writer Melba Llanera have been indicted for libel beneath Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code, in line with the decision of the office of the metropolis Prosecutor (OCP). The OCP likewise recommended the filing of cyberlibel in opposition t Navida.

The decision dated March 11 turned into posted by means of gray's tips Joji Alonso on Thursday evening. The resolution turned into signed by Assistant metropolis Prosecutor Jerome Christopher Feria.

"There turned into a discovering of likely cause justifying a smartly-situated belief that the crime of libel and cyberlibel had been committed in which both Navida and Llanera are responsible," Alonso pointed out in her publish.

The advised bail for each respondent for libel become set at P30,000, and P48,000 for the cyberlibel can charge.

Alonso introduced that grey—who's a staunch suggest of women's rights and liable journalism—has welcomed the construction.

"She is still enterprise against abusive media practices and would not waiver in championing factors that could convey justice and accountability.

The splendor queen in 2020 filed a criticism earlier than the Quezon city prosecutor over the booklet of the supposed fabricated photographs. She also sought the assist of the country wide Bureau of Investigation to identify the americans in the back of the false pictures. INQ

study subsequent

Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to five gadgets, listen to the news, down load as early as 4am & share articles on social media. name 896 6000.

For comments, complaints, or inquiries, contact us.