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Alleged death squad member Lascañas a 'storyteller, siraulo' —Duterte
Former President Rodrigo Duterte denied allegations by self-confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) member Arturo Lascañas, who claimed Duterte ordered him to kill criminals, political opponents, journalists, and even a family, including a four-year-old child.
Duterte dismissed Lascañas' statements as the ramblings of a "storyteller" and someone who is "crazy" or "siraulo."
When questioned by House Quad Committee co-chair Dan Fernandez, Duterte acknowledged knowing Lascañas but suggested his mental state had deteriorated due to the number of people he had killed.
Duterte also addressed Lascañas' sentiment of past loyalty, questioning who would believe such a story and attributing it to a "hero complex."
The former president refuted claims of being the "lord of all drug lords," stating that such a position would have prevented him from becoming president.
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