Court of Appeals in Philippines overturns former senator Leila de Lima’s acquittal in a drug case


Former Senator Leila de Lima attends the House Quad Committee hearing on Nov 13, 2024. - Photo from House of Representatives

MANILA: The Court of Appeals (CA) has overturned the acquittal of former senator Leila de Lima in one of her drug charges.

It cited grave abuse of discretion on the part of the Muntinlupa Court that initially cleared her of a drug case.

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