Testimony References
Rivera's November 2016 grand jury testimony
In his November 2016 grand jury appearance, Rivera stated under oath that the purpose of the first trip was to carry out the murder. This conflicted with his direct examination testimony at the Magbanua retrial, where he said the trip was for scouting. Defense counsel used the prior sworn statement on cross-examination as impeachment material.
Rivera's November 2016 grand jury testimony
Mentioned Magbanua Retrial
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The prior sworn statement created a direct conflict within Rivera's account of the conspiracy timeline, giving the defense a basis to challenge his credibility on a foundational element of the charged conduct.