On October 17, 2008, the Hultman family will be commemorating the death anniversary of their daughter Maureen. In 1991, sixteen year old Maureen was brutally murdered by Claudio Teehankee Jr. She was shot in the head by Teehankee, while in the company of her friends. One of the victims survived and testified against Teehankee Jr. After 90 days, Maureen died due to the bullet wound she sustained in the head.
In 1995, Judge Joe Madayag sentenced Teehankee to life imprisonment. The son of the former Philippine Supreme Court Chief Justice received two life sentences and another one for frustrated homicide. Based on the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines, Teehankee should serve at least 40 years incarceration.
In 2008, the Hultmans and the rest of the Filipino People were shocked when Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo granted executive clemency to Teehankee. Speculations point to the reported closeness of Arroyo to the sister and brother of the convicted killer. Philippine Justice secretary Raul Gonzales was quick to defend the decision of Mrs. Arroyo, along with Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita. Both said that Teehankee has served his due and eligible for clemency.
A quick look at the laws says that a convict can only be eligible for pardon if he already served 30 years imprisonment and if the convict already reached the age of 70.
Teehankee has just served less than 20 years and he's only 62 years old. Therefore, the convicted killer is still not eligible for executive clemency.
It is clear that the decision of Arroyo has no basis in law and therefore, can be considered as a capricious abuse of her executive powers as president.
We, therefore, ask all Filipinos everywhere to support this Petition. The petition ask that:
1. Justice be given to the Hultman family by the Government through a review of the executive clemency granted by Arroyo to Teehankee.
2. Petition for the immediate arrest and re-detention of Teehankee so that he continues to serve the remainder of his sentence.
3. Justice for all victims of violence and human rights violations in the Philippines.
4. Ask the International Community to help the Filipino People end the capricious rule of Mrs. Arroyo and her Mafia gang of gutless officials through a People's Revolt.
5. Regain Truth, Justice and Peace that have been trampled upon by Mrs. Arroyo and her Gang of Misfits.
Register your voice.
Restore our Self-respect as a People.
Regain Our Respect for the Law and Justice.
Sign Up Now!
I am currently compiling the legal discrepancies regarding the executive clemency grant to present to the Department of Justice. We are tracking every official statement from the executive branch to hold them accountable for these departures from the Revised Penal Code. Expect a detailed analysis of these regulatory gaps in the next few days.
6 Comments
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Elena Reeves
17 years ago
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I remember this case like it was yesterday. My heart still breaks for her parents. He should rot in jail for what he did.
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Sarah Henderson
17 years ago
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Money talks in this country and it makes me sick to my stomach. Poor Maureen deserved so much more than this.
J
Jun Perez
17 years ago
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He isnt even 70 yet. The law is the law. Why are they bending it for someone like him. Shame on this admin!
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Ben Ortiz
17 years ago
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Total corruption. Everyone knows why he got out. Keep him in jail where he belongs.
M
Maria Ingram
17 years ago
Featured
This is so unfair. Why do the rich and powerful always get a free pass while normal people suffer? Justice for Maureen.
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Rico Todd
17 years ago
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20 years for taking a life? disgusting.
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On October 17, 2008, the Hultman family will be commemorating the death anniversary of their daughter Maureen. In 1991, sixteen year old Maureen was brutally murdered by Claudio Teehankee Jr. She was shot in the head by Teehankee, while in the company of her friends. One of the victims survived and testified against Teehankee Jr. After 90 days, Maureen died due to the bullet wound she sustained in the head.
In 1995, Judge Joe Madayag sentenced Teehankee to life imprisonment. The son of the former Philippine Supreme Court Chief Justice received two life sentences and another one for frustrated homicide. Based on the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines, Teehankee should serve at least 40 years incarceration.
In 2008, the Hultmans and the rest of the Filipino People were shocked when Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo granted executive clemency to Teehankee. Speculations point to the reported closeness of Arroyo to the sister and brother of the convicted killer. Philippine Justice secretary Raul Gonzales was quick to defend the decision of Mrs. Arroyo, along with Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita. Both said that Teehankee has served his due and eligible for clemency.
A quick look at the laws says that a convict can only be eligible for pardon if he already served 30 years imprisonment and if the convict already reached the age of 70.
Teehankee has just served less than 20 years and he's only 62 years old. Therefore, the convicted killer is still not eligible for executive clemency.
It is clear that the decision of Arroyo has no basis in law and therefore, can be considered as a capricious abuse of her executive powers as president.
We, therefore, ask all Filipinos everywhere to support this Petition. The petition ask that:
1. Justice be given to the Hultman family by the Government through a review of the executive clemency granted by Arroyo to Teehankee.
2. Petition for the immediate arrest and re-detention of Teehankee so that he continues to serve the remainder of his sentence.
3. Justice for all victims of violence and human rights violations in the Philippines.
4. Ask the International Community to help the Filipino People end the capricious rule of Mrs. Arroyo and her Mafia gang of gutless officials through a People's Revolt.
5. Regain Truth, Justice and Peace that have been trampled upon by Mrs. Arroyo and her Gang of Misfits.
Register your voice.
Restore our Self-respect as a People.
Regain Our Respect for the Law and Justice.
Sign Up Now!
I am currently compiling the legal discrepancies regarding the executive clemency grant to present to the Department of Justice. We are tracking every official statement from the executive branch to hold them accountable for these departures from the Revised Penal Code. Expect a detailed analysis of these regulatory gaps in the next few days.
6 Comments
E
Elena Reeves
17 years ago
Featured
I remember this case like it was yesterday. My heart still breaks for her parents. He should rot in jail for what he did.
S
Sarah Henderson
17 years ago
Featured
Money talks in this country and it makes me sick to my stomach. Poor Maureen deserved so much more than this.
J
Jun Perez
17 years ago
Featured
He isnt even 70 yet. The law is the law. Why are they bending it for someone like him. Shame on this admin!
B
Ben Ortiz
17 years ago
Featured
Total corruption. Everyone knows why he got out. Keep him in jail where he belongs.
M
Maria Ingram
17 years ago
Featured
This is so unfair. Why do the rich and powerful always get a free pass while normal people suffer? Justice for Maureen.
I remember this case like it was yesterday. My heart still breaks for her parents. He should rot in jail for what he did.