Philippine court finally grants bail to top Duterte critic

Leila de Lima freed after six years in prison on trumped-up charges

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Leila de Lima, a former Philippine senator, waves as she emerges from the Muntinlupa Hall of Justice having been granted bail after six years in prison.  © Reuters

RAMON ROYANDOYAN, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- After more than six years in jail, former Sen. Leila de Lima is a step closer to freedom after a Philippine court granted her bail on Monday.

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