‘Maleta boys’ recantation shows pattern manufactured evidence of previous admin, says lawyer

MANILA, Philippines – A public interest lawyer said Saturday the recantation of four of the 18 so-called “maleta boys” reinforces what he described as seemingly Duterte-era pattern of allegedly manufacturing evidence and using unreliable witnesses against political targets. “Clear pattern ng manufacturing evidence. Nakita na namin noon pa,” Atty. Dino de Leon said during the