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People of the Philippines v. Santos, Ressa and Rappler (R-MNL-19-01141-CR), also known as the Maria Ressa cyberlibel case, is a high-profile criminal case in the Philippines, lodged against Maria Ressa, co-owner and CEO of Rappler Inc.. [2] Accused of cyberlibel, Ressa was found guilty by a Manila Regional Trial Court on June 15, 2020. [3] [4]: 36
The Philippines Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a P17.88-million tax evasion case against Jean Napoles. [ 38 ] Jo Christine and James Christopher were charged with graft related to the pork barrel scam and the Malampaya fund scam.
Maria Ressa, a journalist who runs a Philippine news website known for its tough scrutiny of President Rodrigo Duterte, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to tax evasion charges, saying the case was ...
On July 27, 1995, Quezon City Regional Trial Court Judge Benedicto Ulep convicted Marcos to seven years in jail and a fine of US$2,812 (₱138,491 in 2024) plus back taxes for tax evasion in his failure to file an income tax return from the period of 1982 to 1985 while sitting as the vice governor of Ilocos Norte (1980–1983) and as governor ...
Philippines Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and her news site Rappler were acquitted of tax fraud by a trial court on Tuesday, in another legal victory for the embattled journalist and for press ...
In civil fraud cases, the government must prove fraud by presenting clear and convincing evidence. ... At worst, you could face jail time and hefty fines. 4. Is Tax Fraud a Felony? Yes. Punishment ...
In January 2023, the Philippine Court of Tax Appeals acquitted Ressa and Rappler of four tax evasion charges, stemming from the 2018 case. [96] [97] Ressa was acquitted of a fifth tax evasion case in September 2023. [98] Ressa's court conviction for cyberlibel and the Securities and Exchange Commission's order for Rappler to shut down are under ...
In 2008, the actor star was convicted of three misdemeanor counts of failing to file tax returns from 1999 to 2001, ultimately serving three years in federal prison. More From GOBankingRates