Divina seeks dismissal of hazing raps

University of Santo Tomas law dean Nilo Divina on Monday asked the Department of Justice to dismiss the case against him implicating him in the fatal hazing of law freshman Horacio Castillo III by his Aegis Juris fraternity.

During the preliminary investigation hearing, Divina appeared before DoJ panel and sought the dismissal of murder, hazing and obstruction of justice charges filed against him by Castillo’s parents.

In a 30-page counter-affidavit, Divina argued that he cannot be held liable as accomplice of fraternity members involved in the fatal hazing simply because he was not aware of it and only learned of Castillo’s death after the initiation rites.