No bail bid for Defensor, co-accused in plunder case

MANILA, Philippines — Former Rep.

Mike Defensor and his co-accused, businessman Joseph Espiritu on Wednesday said they will not file a petition for bail in their non-bailable plunder case before the Sandiganbayan Third Division.

Plunder is a non-bailable case and carries a penalty of life imprisonment.

Under the law, bail may only be granted if ...