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MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 25 (UPI) -- Prosecutors warn former Philippines President Joseph Estrada may be planning a trip to the United States to avert a potential death penalty trial.
A Filipino court granted Estrada permission to post a $24,400 bond and go to the United States for three months for a knee operation.
Chief prosecutor Dennis Villa-Ignacio, however, charged Estrada could use the court ruling to skip his trial since the U.S.-Philippines extradition treaty does not cover capital offenses, the Australian newspaper reported.
"We are surprised and disappointed by the ruling and we're worried Estrada will never come back," Villa-Ignacio said.
Estrada, 66, who was forced from office and is accused of corruption, denied he is planning to go into exile.
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