Timor-Leste Court Grants Teves Conditional Freedom from House Arrest
June 22, 2024 In a landmark decision, the Timor-Leste judiciary has ordered the conditional release of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. from house arrest. The court's ruling, issued on June 22, 2024, follows months of legal proceedings and public debate regarding Teves' detention. Teves has been under house arrest in Timor-Leste amid extradition proceedings initiated by the Philippine government. He faces serious charges in the Philippines, including 10 counts of murder, 12 counts of frustrated murder, and four counts of attempted murder related to the March 4, 2023, shootings in Pamplona, Negros Oriental. Additionally, Teves is implicated in…