Maximiano Asuncion
Maximiano C. Asuncion was[when?] a Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 104 of Quezon City, Philippines.[1]
He also founded a group of judges who strongly advocated capital punishment known as the Guillotine Club in 1995.[2]
The film "Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay" released in 1995 is a true-to-life-story of Maximiano C. Asuncion. Filipino actor Eddie Garcia portrayed him in the film.[3]
In 1994, Judge Maximiano Asuncion ordered the execution of Fernando Gallera, 26, who was found guilty of robbery and rape.[4]
He is also the judge who sentenced Leo Echegaray to death in September 1994.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ R.E.Diaz. "G.R. No. L-108208 - REPUBLIC vs. MAXIMIANO C. ASUNCION, ET AL". www.chanrobles.com. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
- ↑ "Death Penalty In The Philippines: 10 Surprising Facts You Should Know". FilipiKnow. 2016-12-13. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
- ↑ Viva Films ; story research & screenplay, Amado Lacuesta, Francis "Jun" Posadas ; produced by William C. Leary ; executive producer, Vic del Rosario, Jr. ; directed by Francis "Jun" Posadas (2001), Judge Max Asuncion : hukom bitay, Diliman, Quezon City : Viva Video, [2001] ©2001, retrieved 2018-01-07
- ↑ "Judge bothered by his conscience". UPI. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
- ↑ Johnson, David T.; Zimring, Franklin E. (2009-02-02). The Next Frontier: National Development, Political Change, and the Death Penalty in Asia. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199714025. Search this book on
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