Pangilinan calls for DOJ to sanction De Lima case prosecutors
Sen. Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan called for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to sanction a panel of prosecutors who appealed to reverse the acquittal of Rep. Leila de Lima.
The prosecution team initially filed a motion for reconsideration on July 14 but withdrew it on July 23 after consulting with DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla.
Pangilinan stated that he is seeking legal and administrative accountability against the panel, citing potential violations of ethical standards and constitutional guarantees.
He also accused the prosecution team of harassment and a misuse of power, describing their actions as an affront to the judiciary.
De Lima, a critic of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has faced three cases over alleged illegal drug trading in New Bilibid Prison since her detention in February 2017.
The Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court dismissed all three cases between February 2021 and June 2024, with the latest acquittal occurring on June 27.
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