Petitioner
People
Respondent
Bbb
Citation
G.R. No. 244673
Court
Supreme Court
Division
Third Division
Decided
June 15, 2020

Summary

This criminal appeal involved appellant BBB convicted of simple rape under the Revised Penal Code. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and affirmed the Court of Appeals' conviction, finding no reversible error in the lower court's decision. The Court adopted the CA's findings of fact and conclusions of law, confirming appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Supreme Court ordered appellant to pay the victim P75,000.00 each for civil indemnity, moral damages, and exemplary damages, with 6% annual interest from judgment finality. The case demonstrates the court system's commitment to protecting rape victims while ensuring proper appellate review of criminal convictions.

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