Erap cronies turn state witnesses.

Three cronies of former President Joseph Estrada are volunteering to testify against the deposed Chief Executive in corruption and other criminal charges the Justice department is preparing against him in regular courts

A Department of Justice (DoJ) source yesterday confirmed former presidential adviser on Latin American affairs Mark B. Jimenez, BW Resources Corp. majority stockholder Dante T. Tan and businessman Jaime Dichaves are willing to spill the beans on Mr. Estrada in exchange for immunity from possible criminal charges that may be filed against them.

The three witnesses, the official added, will particularly detail how Mr. Estrada cashed in on his …