Lawyer Israelito Torreon personally filed a rejoinder at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday in relation to his obstruction of justice complaint connected to the 2024 arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy.
Torreon had earlier submitted a counter-affidavit in January to explain his side of the issue, maintaining that his actions were part of his duties as Quiboloy’s legal counsel.
“I responded na yung warrant of arrest na pinakita… kailangan ko yun i-point out kay General (Nicolas) Torre during the incident of August 24, 2024,” Torreon said, underscoring the need to follow proper legal procedure.
He cited Rule 113, Section 11 of the Rules of Court, stressing that warrants must clearly state the address and be supported by probable cause before authorities can enter a building.
“Simply because of the fact when you apply Rule 113, Section 11, yung magpasok ka ng building, enclosure yun, kailangan yung address nung warrant of arrest specified. Tapos kailangan may probable cause ka, sigurado ka,” he explained.
DOJ prosecutors may now either call for a clarificatory hearing or resolve the complaint based on the pleadings already submitted.
Quiboloy, who is currently detained at the Pasig City Jail, is facing an extradition request from the United States, as well as separate local cases, including human trafficking charges in Pasig and sexual abuse complaints in Quezon City.