There are gaps in the case. There cannot be gaps in the judgment. As a part of our #TrialWatch initiative, ColumbiaLawSchool’s Human Rights Institute has been monitoring the trial of Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and human rights defender Mariel Domequil. Both were arrested based on the alleged discovery of weapons during a middle of the night raid. But why can’t witnesses testify to seeing the weapons when they first entered the room? Why were Cumpio and Domequil removed from their room right before authorities found weapons? In this critical moment between the trial and the judgment, the court should consider five key questions. Swipe through some of the questions here or click the link in our bio for the full text.