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People vs. Viñas

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. LEOPOLDO VIÑAS Y MANIEGO AND MARICEL TORRES Y GONZALES ACCUSED-APPELLANTS.

G.R. No. 234514 | 2021-04-28

THIRD DIVISION
 
D E C I S I O N
 
LEONEN, J.:
 
A trial court's factual findings, especially on the credibility of a rape survivor, are accorded great weight and respect. A conviction for rape may be upheld based on the survivor's testimony when it is credible, natural, convincing, and consistent with human nature and the normal course of things.
 
This Court resolves an appeal assailing the May 31, 2017 Decision[1] of the Court of Appeals, which affirmed the Regional Trial Court Decision[2] finding Leopoldo Viñas (Viñas) and Maricel Torres (Torres) guilty beyond reasonable doubt of rape under...