Ex-Albay Gov Acquitted as Witnesses Recant 'Jueteng' Claims
The Sandiganbayan, the Philippines' anti-graft court, acquitted former Albay Gov. Edcel Greco Lagman of indirect bribery and links to the illegal numbers game 'jueteng.' The ruling cited the recantation of key prosecution witnesses, stating the prosecution failed to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
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