Statement of CHR spokesperson on the order of the Ombudsman to file murder charges against a Manila cop for the killing of 23-year-old epileptic during an anti-drug operation in 2017

The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the order of Ombudsman Samuel Martires to file murder charges against PO3 Gerry Geñalope in connection with an anti-drug operation on May 18, 2017 that killed drug suspect Djastin Lopez. Citing the approved resolution, Lopez is a 23-year-old epileptic who sustained fatal gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen […]