Deniece Cornejo, Cedric Lee convicted of serious illegal detention in Vhong Navarro case

MANILA, Philippines – The Taguig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Thursday, May 2, convicted businessman Cedric Lee, model Deniece Cornejo, and two others of serious illegal detention for ransom in the case filed by actor-comedian Vhong Navarro. 

Lee, Cornejo, Ferdinand Guerrero, and Simeon Palma Raz were found guilty beyond reasonable doubt and were sentenced by the court to reclusion perpetua. Their bail bond was canceled.

They can still file appeal the court decision.