Sandigan lets Estrada attend son’s graduation

THE Sandiganbayan  on Monday gave detained Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada three hours to attend and spend time with his son’s high school graduation today for the sake of the child’s well-being.

The anti-graft court’s 3rd Division presiding Justice Roland Jurado said Estrada was allowed to leave his cell for three hours starting at 2 p.m. to attend the commencement exercises of his son  at OB Montessori in San Juan.

The actor-senator, who is detained at the Philippine National police Custodial Center in Camp Crame, is facing plunder and graft charges in connection with the multi-billion peso pork barrel scam.

Estrada thanked the members of the 3rd Division saying that the once-in-a-lifetime event is important to his teenage son.