Title
People vs. Lacson
Case
G.R. No. L-18188
Decision Date
Feb 23, 1961
Moises Padilla, a mayoral candidate, was arrested, tortured, and murdered in 1951 by Special Police under Governor Lacson’s orders. The Supreme Court convicted Lacson and others for conspiracy, treachery, and abuse of authority, while acquitting some due to insufficient evidence.
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