DoJ hailed over Kho indictment

THREE female solons yesterday welcomed the decision of the Department of Justice indicting cosmetic surgeon Hayden Kho over his sex video with actress Katrina Halili.
    
Cotabato Rep.  Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza,  Ci-tizens Battle Against Corruption Rep.  Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales and Gabriela Rep.  Liza Maza said it was only proper that Kho be charged  with  violation of the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act or Republic Act 9262.
 
“The DoJ found probable cause to indict Dr.  Kho…that is good to serve notice to the public that such act cannot be countenanced in a decent society.  To find him eventually guilty is for the court to decide,” said Taliño-Mendoza.
   
While she respects the independence of the court that would try Kho, Cruz-Gonzales said the possible conviction of the accused would send strong signal that nobody can get away with actions that abuse children and women.
   
Maza said she is hoping that the court that will handle the case would expedite the proceedings.
   
“That’s a positive development.  The DoJ should ensure that justice is served,” said Maza.