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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Joeal Calupitan

Philippine court acquits former justice minister of drug charges after key witnesses said they lied

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A former Philippine opposition senator and justice minister was acquitted of drug charges Friday after key witnesses recanted and said they had lied about her involvement in narcotics trafficking.

Leila de Lima, 63, remained jailed, however, as she has one outstanding charge against her.

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