2 QCPD cops relieved from post for uploading crime scene video of late actor Ronaldo Valdez
Two Quezon City Police District (QCPD) personnel who were the first responders and believed to be behind the uploading on social media of the video of the late actor Ronaldo Valdez at the crime scene where he was found dead on Sunday, Dec. 17, were relieved from their duties.
QCPD Director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, in a text message to the Manila Bulletin, confirmed on Wednesday, Dec. 20, that one of the police officers was a first responder when the incident was reported to them, while the other one reportedly uploaded the video in a Viber group.
The identities of the relieved police operatives were not disclosed.
Maranan added that the commander of the station where the cops were assigned was also relieved under the doctrine of command responsibility.
The video shared on social media showed the crime scene where Valdez was found unresponsive while sitting on a chair.
The video garnered comments from netizens who called out the uploaders to delete their posts and respect the privacy and the bereaved family of the late actor.
"There are three identified civilian accounts which posted the video on Facebook. Investigation is still ongoing to determine other personalities who propagated the video," the police chief said.
He said that administrative charges will be filed against the police personnel while criminal charges will be filed against the civilians who propagated the video.
Valdez's death was earlier announced by the QCPD and by his son, singer and actor Jano Gibbs, who requested privacy for their family.
Maranan had earlier said that they are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of death of the actor.