Claudio "Bobbins" Teehankee was at the peak of his life when he was arrested, and was later convicted of murder. There were no protests from Bobbins' family and friends even though it was the fastest murder trial in Philippine history. In my own words- Off with their Heads!
Even the then President of the Philippines, Cory Aquino, visited the victim while the trial was on-going... The trial was sensationalized and became an instant media frenzy- All because of the his name TEEHANKEE.
On Nov 19 a settlement was signed by ANDERS HULTMAN and the TEEHANKEE family( see document below). The Hultman's expressed in this Settlement that they- recognize that Claudio has shown genuine remorse and has been serving time in good behavior. The Hultmans WILL NOT OBJECT NOR INTERPOSE ANY OBJECTION to the application of such parole....
But just a couple of days ago, we see the Hultmans (via ABS-CBN and GMA) appearing on television objecting to what they have just authorized. For me this is a matter of honor. Let's forget about the crime for a minute. When the Hultmans went out on television, the Teehankee family got flack from the public. The crime of Bobbins is not the crime of his family members- And it's clear that some people are out to destroy their family honor.
The HULTMANS agreed through their lawyers that they will NOT OBJECT nor interpose any objection to the application of PAROLE or the shortening of the sentence of Claudio Teenkee Jr. and such documents are honored in any civilized country- especially after receiving monetary compensation.
The Law is the Law!
Bobbins was surrendered to then Mayor Alfredo Lim by his ANGRY brother Raul. There were no special considerations given to the man even by his own family. He was arrested and incarcerated immediately with NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Under article 70 of the Revised Penal Code, the maximum sentence cannot exceed 40 years. Bobbins started continuously serving time since July 24,1991.
He is only one of the 1,430 inmates granted executive clemency over the last three years. But it seems he is the only person visible to us mortals.
May I ask why?
May I ask why?
The Court approved a Settlement Agreement on Jan 10,2000 based on a joint family motion- basically the Teehankee's and the Hultman's.
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