Supreme Court Acquits Former PSC Chair Butch Ramirez in P37 Million Graft Case
Source: news.source.inquirer
The Supreme Court acquitted former Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William 'Butch' Ramirez and ex-Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) chief Efraim Genuino of graft charges related to the illegal transfer of P37 million to the Philippine Amateur Swimming Association (PASA). The court's decision reversed an earlier conviction by the Sandiganbayan, citing insufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The funds were directly released by Pagcor to PASA without Ramirez's knowledge or consent, and were offset from PSC's share of Pagcor's income.
Key Points
The Supreme Court acquitted Ramirez and Genuino of graft charges related to P37 million transferred to PASA.
The funds were directly released by Pagcor to PASA without Ramirez's knowledge or consent.
The court found that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
The transfers were offset from PSC's share of Pagcor's income, clearing Ramirez of any wrongdoing.
