INQUIRER.net: Witness death in Philippine case raises alarm

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Witness death in Philippine case raises alarm Feb 7th 2013, 00:07 MANILA, Philippines—A witness in the murder of a prominent Philippine environmentalist has died in prison under mysterious circumstances, police said Wednesday, as his relatives raised fears of foul play.   Relatives alerted police Tuesday about the death of the witness, Dennis Aranas, who was detained at a jail in Lucena, capital of Quezon province, said Chief Inspector Job de Mesa.   Aranas was a key government witness to the January 2011 shooting death of journalist and environmental activist Gerry Ortega. The state alleges the murder was plotted by a politician who is believed to have fled abroad.   "They (jail officials) told us he (Aranas) had... Keep on reading: Witness death in Philippine case raises alarm Media files: dennis-aranas.jpg (image/jpeg)

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