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Conspiracy Requires Overt Acts: Acquittal Stands in Maguindanao Massacre Case
Supreme Court affirms acquittal in Maguindanao massacre case, ruling mere approval of a criminal plot without overt acts cannot establish conspiracy.
Live Media Coverage of Trials in the Philippines: The Maguindanao Massacre Precedent
The Supreme Court's landmark 2011 ruling allowing live broadcast of the Maguindanao Massacre trial, balancing press freedom with fair trial rights.