Rappler's latest stories on olongapo slay
Laude kin: Replace state prosecutor in Pemberton trial
On the first day of the murder trial Olongapo Prosecutor Emelie Fe delos Santos falls short of confirming the P21 M offer to let Pemberton plead guilty to a lesser offense
Court enters 'not guilty' plea for Pemberton
UPDATED The American soldier refuses to enter a plea for the murder case against him during his arraignment at the Olongapo court so the court enters a not guilty plea
DOJ clears way for Pemberton's murder trial
The Department of Justice resolution clears a potential impediment to US Lance Corporal Joseph Pemberton s arraignment before an Olongapo trial court scheduled on February 23
DOJ: Pemberton trial for murder may proceed
After a review of the case as requested by suspect Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton the justice department finds all the elements of murder satisfied
Pemberton appears in Olongapo court
UPDATED US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton undergoes booking procedure that enables the Olongapo Regional Trial Court RTC Branch 74 to gain jurisdiction over the serviceman but is not arraigned yet
Harry Roque mulls over graft and admin raps vs AFP
The lawyer also promises to return to Camp Aguinaldo one day even after the military filed a disbarment case against him for entering a restricted area in its headquarters in October
Laude's German fiance in PH blacklist, set to be deported
Once he is deported Marc Sueselbeck will be barred from re entering the Philippines
Remarks vs Laude reflect deep-seated prejudice – CHR
Commission on Human Rights chair Loretta Ann Rosales says the real issues have to be distilled from prejudice spawned speculations over the unfortunate incident
AFP to award Pemberton's Filipino guard
Technical Sergeant Mariano Pamittan who was shoved by Jennifer Laude s fiancé following the Olongapo murder suspect s transfer to Camp Aguinaldo will be cited for his professionalism and restraint
CHR defends Laude fiance in fence-climbing stunt
The family members of slain transgender Filipino Jennifer Laude say they want to personally see US Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton to be assured that he has not left the country
Laude family seeks DNA test for Pemberton
The family of slain transgender Jennifer Laude says a DNA test would establish the presence of US Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton at the scene of the crime
AFP to protest 'misbehavior' of Laude's fiancé
Updated German Marc Sueselbeck apologizes says he just blanked out
Laude lawyer threatens to sue gov't officials for dereliction of duty
The Laude family lawyer says government officials should move to seek custody over the US Marine or face the consequences
Rappler Newscast | October 21, 2014
US Marine skips preliminary hearing on Olongapo slay Aquino allies: No to Binay s impeachment Pistorius sentenced to 5 years in prison
US Marine skips hearing on Olongapo slay
UPDATED The Olongapo City prosecutor s office begins the premilinary probe into the murder of Jennifer Laude and directs the suspect s lawyer to make him appear on October 27
4 US witnesses in Olongapo slay left Philippines – DFA
The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs says it was not informed by the US that the 4 witnesses were leaving the country
Iligan bishop: Justice, not judgment, for Jennifer Laude
Iligan Bishop Elenito Galido says there is no point in judging the victim s sexual orientation
Gov't says it's committed to secure justice for Laude
We understand the grief and we can only imagine the grief that the Laude family is going through because of the death of Jennifer Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte says
How to kill a fag
It takes a village – and some visiting forces – to drown a woman in a toilet bowl Sociologist Herbert Docena shares his poem in the light of the death of transgender Filipino Jennifer Laude
US to produce Marine sought over Jennifer Laude murder
US embassy spokeswoman Anna Richey says the suspect is being held on board the USS Peleliu pending an investigation into the death of a transgender Filipino woman
Olongapo's Magsaysay quarter loses luster after murder
The killing in the northern port city of Olongapo threatens to test longstanding defense ties between Manila and Washington
US Marine ordered to appear in murder probe
But the question remains: will he face investigators?
3 foreigners looking for 'buddy Pemberton' on night of slay
[EXCLUSIVE] A witness says the 3 foreigners ran away when told: Your friend killed my friend
Killing of Jennifer Laude a 'hate crime' – police report
The investigation report says the suspect engaged Laude for sex service and that the discovery that Laude was gay prompted him to kill the victim
Rappler Newscast | October 16, 2014
Revilla: Millions are from showbiz earnings Laude died from drowning autopsy report PH not sending health workers to Ebola zone
Family of Jennifer Laude seeks help from Aquino
The mother of Jennifer Laude is hoping that President Benigno Aquino III will take pity on her family and help them seek justice for her slain child
Jennifer Laude died from drowning: autopsy report
The report also says that nail clippings from the murder victim will be submitted for DNA examination
Murder complaint filed vs US Marine in Olongapo
The complaint comes 4 days after transgender Filipino Jennifer Laude was found dead in a hotel bathroom in Olongapo City
Miriam to lead Senate probe into Olongapo slay
UPDATED Senator Miriam Santiago says the US is expected to invoke the terms of the Visiting Forces Agreement in the case – another reason to terminate the VFA
PH wants custody of US Marine in Olongapo slay
The Philippines will seek custody of PFC Joseph Scott Pemberton tagged in the death of a Filipino transgender woman but the Department of Foreign Affairs says the US can opt to reject the request
