Warrant out vs ex-US diplomat Cheves over child abuse, porn case

Ex-diplomat Dean Edward Cheves indicted in United States for engaging in sexual activity with a minor in the Philippines is facing separate charges in the Pasay court. Pixabay, file

MANILA, Philippines — A Pasay court on Thursday issued a warrant of arrest against former United States diplomat Dean Edward Cheves over engaging in sexual activity with a minor in the Philippines.

Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 109 Presiding Judge Christian Castañeda issued the warrant of arrest against Cheves who is now at the United States, where he was also indicted on engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place and possession of child pornography.

Cheves is facing charges before the Pasay court for violation of Republic Ac 7610 or Child Abuse Law and RA 9775 or the Anti-Child Pornography Act.

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2021/08/26/2122817/warrant-out-vs-ex-us-diplomat-cheves-over-child-abuse-porn-case