De Lima refuses to enter plea in conspiracy to commit drug tradingMANILA, Philippines — A Muntinlupa court entered a not guilty plea, on behalf of Sen. Leila de Lima, over the charge on conspiracy to commit illegal drug trading. Related Stories De Lima refuses to enter plea in drug trialFollowing the Rules of Court, a plea of not guilty was entered for De Lima. The Department of Justice first filed drug trading charges against her, but state prosecutors later amended the charge sheet to file a case of conspiracy to commit drug trading. In the first two conspiracy to commit drug trading charges against her, De Lima likewise refused to enter a plea. READ: De Lima refuses to enter plea in drug trial | De Lima arraigned on second drug caseDe Lima was ordered arrested in February 2017 and has since been detained at the police headquarters in Quezon City.

Source: Philippine Star February 01, 2019 02:43 UTC