Sandiganbayan acquits ex-Misamis Oriental vice governor in graft case

The Sandiganbayan has dismissed graft charges against former Misamis Oriental vice governor Jose Mari Pelaez, Super Radyo dzBB's Allan Gatus said in a report Friday. 

According to the report, the anti-graft court said the prosecution failed to prove Pelaez's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

The Sandiganbayan 6th Division also directed the lifting of the hold departure order issued against him and the return of his bail bond.

Meanwhile, Pelaez reportedly welcomed the decision. He said that the case against him was politically motivated and was filed before the elections.

The case was reportedly filed by three provincial government employees.—Joahna Lei Casilao/AOL, GMA Integrated News