RTC affirms decision for De Lima in last drug case

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The Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court Branch 206 affirmed its decision to acquit former senator Leila de Lima in her last drug case filed during the Duterte administration, ABS-CBN News reported.

“Thus, such order of the court cannot be appealed as it will place the accused to double jeopardy,” Presiding Judge Gener Gito, quoted by ABS-CBN News, said. Senate President Francis Escudero said in a statement voiced strong support for De Lima and hoped the former Justice Secretary would consider running for the Senate in the 2025 midterm elections.

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