Criminal Law, 2022 Bar — Question 10
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During the 2022 national elections, Bern posted on her Facebook page a statement that Alfredo, an incumbent mayor vying for re-election, has a pending corruption case with the Sandiganbayan for pocketing Php20,000,000.00 of public funds under his custody. Czarina, Bern's friend, saw the post and commented online, stating: "Bhie, true yan. Alfredo is so corrupt. Marami ding binabahay yan. Sugarol pa!" Donnabel, also Bern's friend, reacted to Bern's post by clicking the "like" button. Another person, Justine, who is a stranger to Bern and her friends, but who claims to be a crusader for good governance, came across the said post. Finding it relevant to her advocacy and crusade, Justine shared the link to Bern's post on her Twitter account. Who among Bern, Czarina, Donnabel, and Justine, if any, are liable for the crime of Cyberlibel? Explain briefly. (5 points)
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