Philippines judge steps down from jailed Duterte critic's case

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Romeo Buenaventura, the judge in the trial over the remaining charge, stepped down on Friday, saying his decisions in the case were 'vulnerable to charges of bias and partiality'.

De Lima, one of the most outspoken critics of former president Rodrigo Deterte and his deadly anti-drug war, has been in prison for more than six years on narcotics-related charges.Romeo Buenaventura, the judge in the trial over the remaining charge, stepped down on Friday, saying his decisions in the case are"vulnerable to charges of bias and partiality", according to a copy of the ruling seen by AFP.

De Lima's lawyer Filibon Tacardon told AFP that the campaigner is"steadfast in her resolve that her vindication is near".

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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