MANILA, Philippines–The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by a couple found guilty of detaining and injuring their maid Bonita Baran from 2007 to 2012.
In a resolution made public Monday, the high court affirmed with modification the finding of guilt and penalty imposed to Reynold Marzan, the husband of Anna Liza.
The lower court, in 2017 has meted the penalty of up to 40 years imprisonment to Anna Liza Marzan for serious illegal detention while her husband Reynold Marzan has been meted with a penalty of up to 14 years of imprisonment as an accomplice.
Baran was hired as a maid in 2007. In her years of service, she suffered various injuries including one that cau…
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