DOJ cites process before tagging Leviste ‘fugitive’

DOJ cites process before tagging Leviste ‘fugitive’

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday withheld calling Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste a “fugitive from justice” in connection with his criminal case, saying only the court may officially put that tag on an accused. The DOJ’s clarification was directed at the statement made by National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag

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