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DOJ respects courts decision to acquit Senator de Lima

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Senator Leila de Lima remains in detention as she has two more cases in court Source: TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images

Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court has acquitted Senator Leila de Lima.


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By Shirley Escalante

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Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court has acquitted Senator Leila de Lima.


Highlights

  • Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra says DOJ trusts the 'good judgement and impartiality' of the court
  • Senator de Lima has two more cases filed in court
  • Senator de Lima remains in detention

Muntinlupa RTC Branch 205 has acquitted Senator de Lima in one of the three cases as it lacked evidence.

 

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