Gaming Tycoon Atong Ang Embraces Legal Battle to Clear Name in Sabungeros Disappearance Case
Source: news.source.mb
Charlie 'Atong' Ang, a gaming tycoon, has filed charges against Julie 'Dondon' Patidongan and Alan Bantiles, who accused him of masterminding the abduction of several cockfight watchers. Ang's lawyer, Gabriel L. Villareal, dismissed Patidongan's claims as self-serving and unsubstantiated, emphasizing that the legal proceedings will provide an opportunity for Ang to clear his name. Patidongan, who recently came forward with allegations including the disposal of bodies in Taal Lake, has been criticized by Villareal for his credibility and motives.
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Charlie 'Atong' Ang has filed charges against two individuals who accused him of being behind the disappearance of sabungeros.
Ang's lawyer, Gabriel L. Villareal, asserts that the legal proceedings will allow Ang to address and refute the allegations.
Julie 'Dondon' Patidongan's testimony is described as flawed and self-serving by Villareal, who questions his credibility and motives.
Patidongan claimed involvement in the disposal of bodies into Taal Lake, but forensic experts could not extract DNA from the retrieved remains.
Villareal expresses sympathy for the victims' families but urges caution regarding Patidongan's sudden testimony and its timing.
