It was reported on September 7 that Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez and her deputy, Emilio Gonzales III, rejected an invitation to attend a hearing; police officers earlier testified they overheard Mendoza accusing Gonzales of trying to extort money from him.
Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez rejected an invitation to attend a hearing. This was what it was reported on September 7. Her deputy rejected an invitation to attend a hearing. This was what it was reported on September 7. Emilio Gonzales III were her deputy. They overheard Mendoza accusing Gonzales of trying to extort money from him. This was what Police officers testified.