The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a criminal case against Senator Leila De Lima for disregarding a summons from Congress and prevent her former driver/boyfriend Ronnie to present himself to the House inquiry on the proliferation of the prohibited drug trade inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP).
De Lima is facing a case for violation of Article 150 of the Revised Penal Code for disobedience to summons issued by the national assembly, its committee or subcommittees.
Claimants are House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, House Majority Floor Leader Rodolfo Farinas and House Committee on Justice Chair Reynaldo Umali.
The Senator was summoned to attend the Congressional inquiry on the proliferation of illegal drugs inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) on Sept. 20 and 21 and Oct. 5 and 6.
“Respondent opted to ignore all invitations and failed to attend any of the hearings conducted by the Committee,” according to the complaint.
“Worse, respondent even insulted the House of Representative by calling its Committee a kangaroo court/committee and its proceedings a sham.”
Like De Lima, a writ was also issued to Dayan but it was also ignored. Then, on Oct. 6, after failing to attend the hearing, a show cause order was issued giving him time to explain why he should not be cited for contempt.
On Oct. 10, Dayan was ordered arrested by Congress.
After Dayan was taken to custody, the Congressional inquiry was reopened last month. During the hearing, Dayan told that De Lima instructed him not to come before Congress. The Senator gave the instruction through a text message to Dayan’s daughter.
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