The sudden change in the leadership at the Department of Justice (DOJ) may throw off-track Janet Lim-Napoles’ bid for freedom. Guevarra said he would rather let state prosecutors talk with Napoles’ lawyers, led by Stephen David, a known supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte. ADVERTISEMENTReview Aguirre’s decisionsHe said he would also review the decisions made by Aguirre, including the grant of state protection to Napoles. “I will also review [the] previous DOJ actions on Napoles,” he said. Prior to his appointment to the DOJ, Guevarra served as Medialdea’s senior deputy at the Office of the Executive Secretary in Malacañang.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 08, 2018 23:15 UTC