MANILA, Philippines — VOTING 3-2, the Sandiganbayan reversed its decision in January and acquitted Sen. Jinggoy Estrada of direct and indirect bribery charges in connection with his alleged involvement in the multi-billion peso pork barrel scam in 2013.

In a 26-page decision penned by Associate Justice Ma. Theresa Mendoza-Arcega, the Sandiganbayan's Special Fifth Division granted Estrada's motion for reconsideration and "reversed and set aside" its ruling on Jan. 19, 2024.

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