Court denies Leila de Lima’s bid for temporary freedom
Court denies Leila de Lima’s bid for temporary freedom
By Jairo Bolledo
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MANILA, Philippines – Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court Branch 256 denied former senator Leila de Lima’s petition for bail, blocking a chance for temporary freedom after years in detention.
The court denied the petition on Wednesday, June 7. This was confirmed by her lawyer Boni Tacardon.
In its resolution, the court said De Lima’s plea for bail on “humanitarian considerations is untenable.” De Lima mentioned she is now a senior citizen and has several medical issues. She also said she is not a flight risk, but the court said these grounds are “not compelling.” De Lima turns 64 in August of this year.
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