Philippine police sued for arrest

A Filipino man arrested on suspicion of terrorism is suing police after his acquittal.

Allan Almoite Philippines

Allan Almoite, 31, a Filipino man was arrested and accused of terrorism five years ago. The Muslim convert, also known as Ali bin Nasser, was detained for two years until he was finally acquitted.

He maintains his innocence, saying he was tortured into making a confession.

Now, he is suing the police for $10 million, a move he hopes will force them to be more careful in the pursuit of justice.

Al Jazeera’s Marga Ortigas reports from the capital Manila.

Source: Al Jazeera