Philippine drug trafficking charge against Duterte critic dismissed

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1. Digital Journal

   Philippine drug trafficking charge against Duterte critic dismissed ↗ (opens Digital Journal)

   Published May 11, 2023

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   Jailed Philippine human rights campaigner Leila de Lima was acquitted Friday on one of two remaining drug trafficking charges filed against her under the

2. UPI

   Former Philippines lawmaker Leila de Lima cleared of second drug charge ↗ (opens UPI)

   Published May 11, 2023

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   A court in the Philippines on Friday acquitted former lawmaker Leila de Lima of one of two remaining drug charges she faced under former President Rodrigo Duterte after she started investigating his war on drugs.

3. KESQ Palm Springs

   Philippine court dismisses drug charge against fierce critic of ex-president's 'war on drugs' ↗ (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

   Published May 11, 2023

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   By Kathleen Magramo, CNN A Philippine court has dismissed a drug charge against Leila De Lima, a former senator who has spent the past six years in detention and is one of the most vocal critics of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody “war on drugs.

4. The Diplomat

   Philippine Court Acquits Leila de Lima of Drug Charges ↗ (opens The Diplomat)

   Published May 11, 2023

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   The former opposition senator has been detained since 2017 on drug charges widely believed to be politically motivated. She remains in jail on an outstanding charge.

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