Philippine court denies bail for Duterte critic de Lima


Detained former Sen Leila de Lima waving to her supporters as she leaves the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court after her court appearance in this file photo. - PDI Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1780660/muntinlupa-court-denies-bail-plea-of-former-senator-leila-de-lima#ixzz83wKoPXlt Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook

MANILA (AFP): Jailed Philippine human rights activist Leila de Lima was denied bail Wednesday (June 7) on the remaining drug trafficking charge filed against her during former president Rodrigo Duterte's administration, her lawyer said.

De Lima, one of the most outspoken local critics of Duterte and his deadly drug war, has been detained for more than six years on charges she insists were fabricated to silence her.

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