CONFESSIONS TO THE MEDIA:

   The accused’s confessions to the media were properly admitted. The confessions were made in response to questions by news reporters, not by the police or any other investigating officer. The Supreme Court held that statements spontaneously made by a suspect to news reporters on a televised interview are deemed voluntary and are admissible in evidence. Accused’s argues, however, that the questions posed to him by the radio broadcaster were vague for the latter did not specify what crime was being referred to when he questioned accused. But, as the appellate court posited, accused should have qualified his answer during the interview if indeed there was a need. Besides, he had the opportunity to clarify his answer to the interview during the trial. But, as accused opted not to take the witness stand. (People vs. Hipona [2010]).

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