Jerryme Corre: 'Officer, you were sworn to protect the people, people like me'

Headline Title: Jerryme Corre: 'Officer, you were sworn to protect the people, people like me' 04 December 2014 Jerryme Corre’s story is another example of how police in the Philippines torture people without ever being held responsible. By putting them in the spotlight, we can help stop this.“They came on motorcycles. They started running towards me and forced me to lie face down,” says Jerryme. “Then they kicked and punched me. I asked them, "Who are you? Are you the police? If you are, tell me what my crime is. Do you have a warrant?‟ But they only said I did not…

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