The alleged mauling of Navarro has become a big issue in Philippine media for weeks. I am not exactly an avid fan of Philippine entertainers but this incident of mauling has sent minds to think about a few things.
Law in general: In the Philippines, intruders into a private space break-in at their own risk. They put themselves in danger from either an attack by the owner's dogs, get shot or mauled by the residents, get reported, accused and charged for the crime. Apparently in New Zealand, when safety in our own homes are challenged we are to ring the cops. We are not allowed to lay hands on the perpetuator otherwise we get charged ourselves.
Precedence: Navarro went in for a second visit. He was invited and expected. Apparently both were exchanging messages between each other. He came with food and wine for something he must have thought both of them will enjoy. Technology should be able to say what the two were on all the while.
People Involved: Navarro is an entertainer seen as suave, nice and fun. Cornejo is said to be a young model, had joined a television contest probably to get full access to the limelight. Cedric Lee on the other hand is a businessman who was once figured in a similar incident on his one time business partner David Bunevacz.
The CCTV Footage: CCTV video showed that 10:38 Navarro entered the lobby of the building where Cornejo's flat was. 10:40 Cornejo was seen on the same lobby leaving the building alone. Time stamp on the elevator camera showed that Cornejo entered the lift a minute after Navarro arrived the flat. ( 1 min rape? ) 10:41 Lee entered the building and headed to the elevator. Minutes more Ferdinand Guerrero and another guy entered the lobby. 10:56 Lee's sister entered the building and both left at 10:59. 11:01 Cornejo and Lee siblings entered the building again and proceeded to the 2nd floor where Cornejo's flat was. 11:13 Navarro, the Lees, Cornejo and 5 other men were in the lobby going out of the building. The last shot showed two other men not seen entering the building after Navarro arrived.
Allegations: Navarro alleged that shortly after his arrival Cornejo left and two men came out from the room and mauled him at gun point. Cornejo said she was about to be raped and called Lee for help. Lee said he was responding to Cornejo's call. Rape is a crime of forcing another person to submit to sex acts.
IFs: IF Navarro tried to rape Cornejo a minute of time should not be enough chance to free oneself from a forceful act. Footage provided at least a minute of time for Navarro and Cornejo to see and talk inside the flat. IF there was force and coercion, Cornejo would be in a state of panic and upset. Contrary to expectation she was a picture of a well kept, composed, and normal woman who was just like most descendants of Eve kept checking her reflection on the door. IF there was intrusion and threat the condominium itself had security protocols, private guards and cameras installed for the safety of the residents. If Cornejo was in real danger why did she ran for Lee instead of alerting internal security. IF Lee was only picking up Cornejo and incidentally came upon a rape scene why did Lee have with him other men?
In the midst of conflicting allegations and the many ifs, people's minds are tickled to figure out not only what really happened but why should it happen. People are guessing but of course this incident is just one of the many cases when a person's credibility counts. Who is most likely to tell the truth? What are the obstructions in the establishment of the truth? Finally will the TRUTH ever be established? May God bless the Philippines and the many truths that need to come out. May Philippine justice not forget the truth of corruption and the many millions influential and powerful people have cheated.
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