In October, the Fact-Finding Board found Ver, 24 other soldiers, and one civilian indictable for the murder of Aquino; Ver went on leave of absence and Ramos was appointed Acting Chief of Staff.
Noong Disyembre, may pinalabas ang palasyo na litrato ni Marcos, ipinapakita na wala siyang sugat ng operasyon sa tiyan o dibdib; tangging-tanggi pa rin ang Presidente na may sakit siya.