Justice was served for Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, after her lawyer Atty. Josabeth Alonso announced that the cases filed against a showbiz writer and editor was resolved after four years.
On Friday, September 20, Atty. Alonso shared in an Instagram post that they have won over the libel and cyber libel cases filed against the writer and editor of the newspaper tabloid, BULGAR. The accused were found guilty beyond reasonable doubt and were sentenced to imprisonment.
“Thank you, Cat for the trust you have reposed on us. The journey was not an easy tread but it is all worth it,” Atty. Alonso wrote in her caption.
Melba Llanera and Janice Navida were found guilty of libel under Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code in August 2024. They were sentenced to six months and one day, to four years and two months of imprisonment.
Additionally, Navida was also found guilty for violating the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
“This is not just a judicial win but a moral victory!” she added.
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In 2020, an edited photo of the beauty queen circulated online. Catriona’s lawyer was informed that a tabloid will be releasing the ‘fake and digitally altered’ photo, prompting their team to take legal action against the action.
