Former Mayor Antonio Sanchez Puts Down Accusations Against Him
FORMER MAYOR ANTONIO SANCHEZ – Ex-Calauan Mayor Antonio Sanchez maintains his stand that he is innocent over the case against him.
A lot of people reacted over the looming release of former Mayor Sanchez. He was imprisoned after he was found guilty over the death of students Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez.
Eileen and Allan were students of University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). The former politician was accused of using the female student and, after it, his men also used her and put her to death. Allan was also put to death.
Former Mayor Antonio Sanchez and his men were found guilty over the incident. The former Calauan Mayor was sentenced to seven(7) counts of reclusion perpetua.
Recently, there were talks that former Mayor Sanchez might be released. It gained different reactions and sparked a call to not push through with it. A lot of people believe that he should not be freed.
On the part of the former Mayor, he continues to push that he is innocent over the case and the accusations against him. Speaking to ABS-CBN News’ Ron Gagalac, here’s what he said:
“Wala naman ako involvement d’yan. ‘Yan naman ay love triangle, itinapon lang sa Calauan tapos ikinarga sa akin,” he said.
Based on the report, former Mayor Antonio Sanchez added that even if the world will crumble, he is innocent. According to him, his enemies has framed him up to the issue.
The former Calauan Mayor believes that he should be freed. He also stressed his acts.
“Kung talagang susundin ang batas makakalaya na po ako, 48 years na po ako nakakulong. Marami na ho akong nagawang kabutihan, sa simbahan, lahat ng tulong binibigay ko,” the former Mayor expressed.
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