In trial's pivotal turn, De Lima says DOJ obscured truth about drug trade
Jan 9, 2021 9:16 PM PHT
The Department of Justice (DOJ) "obscured and obstructed" the truth about the Bilibid drug trade, Senator Leila de Lima said in a lengthy pleading filed before a Muntinlupa court as she reaches a pivotal turn in her trial, putting her a step closer towards possible exoneration.
De Lima, who will mark her fourth year in detention over drug charges next month, said the prosecution team turned a blind eye on real evidence against former Bureau of Corrections officer-in-charge Rafael Ragos, so it can focus on her and jail her.