Jeffrey Laude’s mom open to P21-M settlement with Pemberton

The mother of slain Filipino transgender Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude is open to a P21-million settlement from American suspect Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton, according to a report on “24 Oras” on Thursday.

“Siyempre, nanay ako. Hinahanap ko rin ‘nung buhay ‘yung anak ko, kahit papano, sa akin man lang pang-gamot, merong suporta. Nawala yung anak ko, nawala rin yung tulong sa akin. Kahit man lang panggamot,” Julita Laude said in the report.

Citing an unnamed source, the report said that aside from the P21 million, the Laude family is also seeking a confession from Pemberton, who is currently detained at a US facility inside Camp Aguinaldo.

The “24 Oras” report said the family made their demands during a closed-door meeting between the prosecution and defense panels regarding plea bargaining agreement.

It added that the Laude family also wants Pemberton locked up in Olongapo City Jail in case he is found guilty, and for him to issue a letter of apology not only to them but to the Filipino people as well.

Laude was found dead inside a motel in Olongapo City in October 2014. The victim was last seen alive entering the establishment with Pemberton, who was among the many American soldiers who are in the Philippines for joint military trainings.

Source: GMA News