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House prosecution in VP Duterte impeachment tapped trial lawyers – solon
The House prosecution panel for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will be composed of lawyers with prior experience in impeachment cases.
Iloilo Rep. Lorenz Defensor confirmed that experienced litigators and practicing lawyers who have participated in past impeachments will be part of the panel.
Defensor noted that some lawyers have returned and volunteered to assist in the prosecution.
The House of Representatives impeached Vice President Duterte on February 5, citing accusations such as betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the constitution, graft and corruption, and other high crimes.
The Articles of Impeachment include conspiracy to assassinate top government officials, misuse of confidential funds, bribery within the Department of Education, unexplained wealth, involvement in extrajudicial killings, and efforts to destabilize the government.
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The House prosecution team is intensifying preparations for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte by dividing into smaller groups focused on specific Articles of Impeachment.
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Members of the House of Representatives' prosecution panel are approximately 80 percent ready for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is set to proceed as scheduled, with a House prosecutor stating her current trip abroad will not be a valid reason for postponement.
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Iloilo 3rd district Rep. Lorenz Defensor stated that Vice President Sara Duterte must answer her impeachment case, irrespective of her father's crimes against humanity charge before the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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Senate President Francis Escudero stated the Senate will follow legal procedures for the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, rejecting the issuance of a summons during congressional recess.
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