Read this petition for the disbarment of ‘First Gentleman’ Jose Miguel Arroyo. The petition, with its attached pictures, did not make it to the courts but it is like a white paper that has been circulating in various sectors of Philippine society for some time.
We expect that Arroyo, who has filed 43 libel suits against journalists from various publications late last year, and filed another round against seven journalists only last February 20, will claim that the document below is libelous because it is not a public document and he is not a public figure. One could argue that perhaps he is ill-advised by his lawyers, except that he happens to be a lawyer himself.
This petition for disbarment, citing immorality, graft and corruption among others, was prepared by (or on behalf of) a woman who used to be closely associated with Arroyo but has since been “scorned.” Sift through the rather awkward and graphic accounts of the relationship-turned-sour and there will be rewarding insights about diversion of election funds and illegally acquired wealth. The document does not have the last few pages that would have revealed the name of the petitioner’s lawyers. We have removed the names of people who are not public figures, as well as two pictures that include a minor.
You will need acrobat to read the pdf file Disbar .
More posts to follow.
