Push Admin

Court of Appeals affirms guilty verdict vs Dennis Roldan

Article (news)

Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News

MANILA - The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the conviction of actor Dennis Roldan, Mitchell Gumabao in real life, for the kidnapping of a Filipino-Chinese boy in 2005.In a 17-page decision, the appellate court’s 14th Division affirmed the August 26, 2014 ruling of Pasig Regional Trial Court Branch 167 that meted the guilty verdict on Roldan, Adrian Domingo, and Rowena San Andres for kidnapping the 3-year-old. <ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/metro-manila/08/26/14/dennis-roldan-guilty-kidnapping">Dennis Roldan guilty of kidnapping</a></li></ul>The actor and former Quezon City 3rd District lawmaker filed an appeal before the appellate court in a bid to reverse the ruling, arguing that witness testimonies against him did not warrant his conviction. However, the CA said the RTC did not err in finding him and the others guilty beyond reasonable doubt. “[T]his court agrees with the court a quo (RTC) that the prosecution was able to prove beyond reasonable doubt the guilt of the accused through testimonial and documentary evidence,&quot; the CA said in its ruling. &quot;Findings of fact of trial courts are entitled to great respect and are binding on the Supreme Court in the absence of showing bias, partiality, or grave abuse of discretion on the part of the presiding judge and the principle that in the absence of a palpable error or grave abuse of discretion on the part of the trial judge, the trial court’s evaluation of the credibility of witnesses will not be disturbed on appeal,” the decision read. It said Roldan &quot;failed to raise any significant error as to the factual findings of the trial court.”Roldan was arrested in his house in Filinvest II, Quezon City, on February 20, 2005 after agents of the now defunct Police Anti-Crime Emergency Response Group or PACER rescued the victim from a safehouse in Cubao.Authorities say the victim was snatched while he and his nanny were on their way to school in Pasig City. The kidnappers demanded a P250-million ransom during negotiations.Roldan is serving time at the New Bilibid Prison. His alleged girlfriend, Suzette Wang, remains at large.

The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the conviction of actor Dennis Roldan, Mitchell Gumabao in real life, for the kidnapping of a Filipino-Chinese boy in 2005.

The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the conviction of actor Dennis Roldan, Mitchell Gumabao in real life, for the kidnapping of a Filipino-Chinese boy in 2005.

Court of Appeals affirms guilty verdict vs Dennis Roldan

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

News

Court of Appeals affirms guilty verdict vs Dennis Roldan

Ina Reformina,

ABS-CBN News

Published June 22, 2018 06:38 PM PHT

Read More:

Court of Appeals

Dennis Roldan

Mitchell Gumabao

kidnapping

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.