The two-member minority bloc in the Senate have filed a resolution urging the Justice department to release their former colleague, Leila M. de Lima, who has been detained since 2017 for her alleged involvement in illegal drug trade. READ:
One of three cases against Ms. De Lima has been dismissed.s arrest and continued unjust detention was nothing more than a carefully orchestrated ploy to silence an outspoken critic and passionate human rights advocate,The drug charges against Ms. De Lima started after she led a Senate investigation of Mr.
In her five years in detention, Ms. De Lima has repeatedly asserted her innocence, saying she was being prosecuted for criticizing Mr. DuterteWe are asking the Department of Justice to withdraw the cases against Sen. Leila and release her. If I am not mistaken, early on in the administration, the Justice Secretary said that they will not prevent it.
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