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MANILA, Philippines – The Olongapo City Regional Trial Court ordered the release of US Navy Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton, who was convicted of the death of a Filipino transgender woman.
Pemberton was convicted of manslaughter on December 1, 2015 for killing transgender Jennifer Laude in 2014. He was sentenced to 6 to 10 years in prison.
In an order dated September 1 and signed by Olongapo RTC Presiding Judge Roline M. Ginez-Jabalde, Pemberton has a total cumulative time served of 10 years, one month and 10 days. The calculation has included the allotment of time for good behavior. His actual time of service is six years.
The Court also noted that Pemberton has already paid all the damages awarded to the victim, as it took note of a check from the administrator for P4.6 million delivered to Laude’s relative.
“The Director General of the Correctional Office is ordered to release the accused L / Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton from detention unless detained for some other legal cause or causes, ”the court said. [ac]
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