Prosecutors seek reconsideration of De Lima’s acquittal in second drug case

    MANILA, Philippines -- Prosecutors have asked the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) to reconsider its May 12 decision acquitting detained former senator Leila de Lima in her second drug case. "The Prosecution most respectfully prays that the Honorable Court's Decision dated May 12, 2023, be reconsidered, and a new Decision be rendered declaring both accused guilty of the crime charged (referring to de Lima and her former aide Ronnie Dayan)," read the motion for reconsideration filed before Muntinlupa RTC Branch 204. The prosecutors said the recantation of former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) officer-in-charge Rafael Ragos is not enough to destroy his previou...Keep on reading: Prosecutors seek reconsideration of De Lima’s acquittal in second drug case

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