Ambush interview with Sen. Leila M. de Lima
New Bilibid Prison (NBP) courtroom, Muntinlupa City
(16 October 2018)

Question: Senator, German TV. Is this all just retaliation against you?

Sen. De Lima: Definitely, it's persecution. Pure and simple.

Question: Is President Duterte on a personal vendetta against you?

Sen. De Lima: Definitely.