The Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday lauded the
speedy investigation conducted by the Olongapo City Prosecutor’s Office, which
filed formal murder charges against a US Marine who was tagged in the killing
of transgender woman Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude.
Citing "aggravating qualifying circumstances," the
city prosecutor determined probable cause on US Marine Private First Class
Joseph Scott Pemberton’s involvement in the murder case.
"We now await the decision of the court on the issue of
probable cause and for the next steps to proceed,” a DFA statement issued by
Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles Jose said.
“The Prosecutor's investigation proceeded with all
deliberate speed,” the DFA said, as it sought full cooperation of the US
Pemberton, 19, was identified as the main suspect in the
killing of Laude, who was found dead inside the toilet of an inn in Olongapo City
The US
serviceman is in the custody of US authorities, but currently detained at a
Philippine military facility in Camp
Aguinaldo
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