Businessman who accused Rep. Duterte of physical assault faces human trafficking raps

Businessman who accused Rep. Duterte of physical assault faces human trafficking raps

The Davao City Regional Trial Court Branch 53 is set to arraign a businessman who earlier accused Rep. Paolo Duterte of physical assault and grave threat next month after formal charges of expanded anti-trafficking in persons were filed against him.Based on the calendar of activities of the court, 37-year-old Kristone John P. Moreno, alias “Sion,” was scheduled for arraignment on July 7 where he will plead guilty or not guilty to charges filed a…

Man who filed case vs. Rep. Duterte set for arraignment on qualified human trafficking charges

THE 37-YEAR-OLD man who earlier filed physical injury charges against Rep. Paolo Duterte is set to be arraigned on July 7, 2025, before the Regional Trial Court Branch 53 in Davao City, for qualified trafficking in persons. Kristone John Patria, alias Sion, was charged under Republic Act 9208, or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003, as amended by RA 10364 and RA 11862. His case stems from a complaint filed with the Manila City Prosecutor…