00:00Cedric Lee has already surrendered to the NBI, one of the accused in the case of Serious Illegal Detention for Ransom,
00:10which was filed by the host, Vong Navarro.
00:13But Lee has already appealed the decision.
00:16From the NBI Quezon City, we have a live report from Jamie Santos.
00:20Jamie?
00:21Maki Atom Cusang-Loob, Cedric Lee has already surrendered to the NBI this evening
00:31after the Regional Trial Court dismissed his appeal.
00:40The NBI followed Lee to a place in Mandaluyong this evening after their conversation.
00:46Just yesterday, after the NBI found out about the court's decision on Lee and his accomplices,
00:51they made efforts on how to get the accused.
00:56Lee sent a message to them that he wants to surrender to the NBI.
01:01When it comes to the NBI's decision, Lee went under the booking process.
01:06He also went under the medical and dental procedure.
01:09Tomorrow morning, the NBI will return the warrant to the court and will wait for its decision.
01:15Lee will appeal in the Court of Appeal that there was no crime committed.
01:20He contacted the NBI himself.
01:22There was an intermediary who gave the numbers.
01:29We exchanged the numbers and talked to Cedric Lee.
01:33He's temporarily here because we cannot return the warrant this evening.
01:38There are no elements of crime.
01:41The elements of illegal detention are one by one.
01:44We didn't detain him for more than three days, just a few minutes, with the purpose of bringing him to the police.
01:55We never inflicted any serious physical injuries.
01:58His doctor testified.
02:00There were no ransoms.
02:01Bong himself admitted that we didn't ask for money from him to release him.
02:05He offered damages to the police station.
02:14Maki, Lee will temporarily remain here in the NBI's office while waiting for the commitment order.
02:21Denise Cornejo admitted that the court's decision was calm according to her request.
02:27She was one of the four sentenced to prison by the authorities.
02:34The decision of RTC Branch 153 is guilty beyond reasonable doubt
02:39against Denise Cornejo, Cedric Lee, Simeon Palmaras and Ferdinand Guerrero,
02:44for the case of Serious Illegal Detention for Ransom that was initiated by the host, Bong Navarro.
02:50The court sentenced them to 20 to 40 years in prison.
02:55The four were canceled.
02:58From the court, Cornejo and Ra were directed to Taguig Police for a mugshot and medical process.
03:05At the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong, Cornejo will remain.
03:09Ra will remain in Belibid, Muntinlupa.
03:12The case of mugging Navarro was initiated in 2014.
03:16According to Navarro's record, he was mugged and directed by Lee's group.
03:21He also refused to exchange his freedom.
03:24In defense of Lee's group, they detained the actor as a citizen's arrest.
03:29But what will Navarro do to Cornejo?
03:32Navarro, Cornejo, Lee and five others were sentenced to Serious Illegal Detention for Ransom.
03:38The case was dismissed against Bernice Lee and another accused.
03:42Cornejo was sued for rape and acts of lasciviousness,
03:47while Navarro was detained in 2022 for this.
03:52But the Supreme Court dismissed the case in February 2023.
03:56The Supreme Court itself said that nothing happened,
04:00no evidence to show that Mr. Bong Navarro committed any crime which would have justified his being detained.
04:08So the court said that the fact of detention is clear.
04:13It is also clear to the court that Mr. Bong Navarro sustained serious physical injuries.
04:19Cornejo's uncle was saddened by the decision.
04:22We were very sad and shocked that the judge made such a decision.
04:26We were not shown anger or tears.
04:31And I guess it's our faith, our Christian faith that gave us peace of mind.
04:36Knowing that somehow, sooner or later, God's justice will prevail.
04:41We are continuing to get two more sentences.
04:45Emotional that Bong Navarro thanked his supporters in the middle of the rollercoaster that he went through.
04:52In his program, It's Showtime, Bong thanked his colleagues for their support.
04:58He also thanked God for his fans who continue to support and believe in him,
05:05as well as his family, especially his wife, Tanya.
05:10Of course, Tanya, I have a lot of shortcomings to you, but you didn't leave me.
05:22I have a lot of sins, but you're still there.
05:26If you don't want me to repent to you, I will love you.
05:30Negotiator Cedric Lee was transferred to New Belived Prison after he resigned from the NBI last night.
05:36The guilty verdict of the court for the case of Serious Illegal Detention for Ransom is now open.
05:42We have a live report from Jamie Santos. Jamie?
05:49Mackie Atom, at 9 o'clock this evening,
05:52when Cedric Lee arrived here at New Believed Prison in Montinlupa
05:56from the NBI's office in Quezon City where he resigned last night.
06:00At 8 p.m. last night,
06:02some vehicles that will take Cedric Lee to New Believed Prison
06:06were pulled from the NBI's office in Quezon City.
06:10When the NBP arrived,
06:12he was taken to the RDC or Reception and Diagnostic Center,
06:16where he was formally turned over by the NBI.
06:19Lee was just sitting quietly while waiting for his document to be processed.
06:24While waiting for his document to be processed,
06:27an NBI physician endorsed Lee to the NBP's nurse.
06:31Lee's last BP was at 130 over 80.
06:35It went down compared to 180 over 100 earlier this afternoon.
06:40In his last message,
06:42Lee is confident that he can overcome his situation.
06:46Lee was transported to New Believed Prison
06:48after the NBI received the commitment order from the RTC.
06:53Last night, Lee confessed to the NBI
06:56after the court dismissed his charges
06:59and three other charges of perpetual reduction,
07:02in addition to the case of serious illegal detention for ransom
07:06charged by the host, Vong Navarro.
07:11He's in non-hypertensive.
07:13Unfortunately, his BP is too high.
07:16If you would know, 180 is too high.
07:19That is a hypertensive urgency for us.
07:22So, we need really to intervene first before we transfer.
07:25That's the only important thing.
07:27Will he be able to overcome this case?
07:30Yes, yes, definitely.
07:33So, of course, sir, this might take a while.
07:37What is your message to your family, sir?
07:39I'm sure they're worried.
07:41No, they're not worried. They know what to do.
07:43So, we're confident that he will overcome this case?
07:46Yes.
07:52Mackie will remain in the quarantine cell for five days.
07:57After this, he will remain in the Diagnostic Center,
08:02reception and diagnostic center,
08:04while waiting for his classification on where he will be detained.
08:07Ferdinand Guerrero, who was found guilty in the case of serious illegal detention for ransom,
08:11has already surrendered to the NBI,
08:14charged by Vong Navarro.
08:16NBI Director Medrado Delemos himself
08:19surrendered to Guerrero in Makati.
08:21According to Guerrero, he surrendered while appealing his case.
08:26Your other convicts, Cedric Lee and Simeon Palmaraz, are currently in prison.
08:32For Women's Correction, this is Denise Cornejo.
08:35For Women's Correction, this is Denise Cornejo.
09:05For Women's Correction, this is Denise Cornejo.
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