Case against Rep Fariñas son dropped

LAOAG CITY – The case of illegal detention and physical injuries filed against the son and namesake of Ilocos Norte Rep. Rodolfo Fariñas and three others was dropped last Tuesday after the contending parties reached an amicable settlement.

City Prosecutor Lourdes Layugan said the complainant, Raffy John Corpuz, submitted an affidavit of desistance expressing his lack of interest in pursuing the case.

Corpuz earlier alleged that Fariñas Jr., together with three companions, dragged him into his van and there took turns in beating him up. – Teddy Molina