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Monchie’s Attorney Says His Client Did Not Intend To Disparage DPM Vega
posted (November 17, 2014)
Last week, we showed you how Ramon "Monchie" Cervantes said publicly that he had no intentions of retracting the allegations made against Deputy Prime Minister Gaspar Vega. Well, his attorneys have put it formally in writing now.

A letter sent on last week Friday from the law office of Musa and Balderamos, says quote, "Our client denies making or publishing any statement calculated to disparage the Deputy Prime Minister… Gaspar Vega… Our client's …. sole concern was to assist the authorities in their investigation into this heinous crime.." End quote.

The lawyer letter continues, "The recorded telephone conversation between Manuel Castillo… and the widow of the deceased was a matter of grave concern and public interest. At no time was our client or any member of his family actuated by malice against the Hon. Gaspar Vega or anyone else. Our client felt duty-bout to act as he did…"

Nonetheless, Vega's attorney is expected to file suit - since no apology, retraction or payment of damages was forthcoming.

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