LABOR POLICY Public Attorney's Office chief lawyer Persida Rueda-Acosta shows to the media a copy of a Department of Labor and Employment order against discrimination and termination of unvaccinated workers at a news conference on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. PHOTO BY BENEDICT ABAYGAR JR.

Man Mistaken for Terrorist Leader Freed After Five Months in Detention

Learn more about the case of a man who was mistakenly detained for five months, accused of being a terrorist leader. With the help of the Public Attorney’s Office, the charges were dismissed based on mistaken identity and the testimony of military officials. Senator Robinhood Padilla expresses gratitude to PAO chief Persida Rueda-Acosta and the team of public lawyers who helped secure Mohammad’s release.

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