Jinggoy Estrada refuses to plead; court enters not guilty plea in graft

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Second Division entered a not guilty plea for Sen.

Jinggoy Estrada in his graft case.

Sandiganbayan Presiding Judge Geraldine Faith Econg, who also chairs the Second Division, made the move as Estrada said he “wished to remain silent” when asked to enter a plea during his arraignment.

The arraignment proceeding ...