Estrada, Defensor seek bail from Sandiganbayan
Senator Jinggoy Estrada and former lawmaker Mike Defensor, both detained on plunder and graft charges, have filed bail petitions with the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan. Both argue that the evidence against them is not strong enough for their continued detention.
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