By Delon Porcalla (The Philippine Star)
He can still be indicted again. As far as Malacañang is concerned, the principle of double jeopardy will not be applicable in the case against fugitive Sen. Panfilo Lacson, who was cleared of twin murders last week by the Court of Appeals (CA).“The principle of double jeopardy will not set in,” presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda told government-run radio dzRB, noting that the senator has not yet been arraigned before the Manila Regional Trial Court.
