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Sara Duterte asking to junk case means ‘she has no evidence’ — Bucoy
House prosecution team spokesperson Atty. Antonio Bucoy stated that Vice President Sara Duterte's request to dismiss the impeachment complaint against her implies she has no evidence to support her innocence.
Bucoy challenged Duterte to present evidence if she is confident of acquittal, arguing that a strong case would warrant presenting facts to clear her name.
He suggested that Duterte's reluctance to face the charges and her plea for dismissal indicate a lack of evidence or an unwillingness to have the prosecution's evidence revealed.
These remarks were made following the House panel's submission of their response to Duterte's plea to dismiss the impeachment complaint.
The Vice President faces accusations including culpable violation of the Constitution and bribery, particularly concerning the alleged misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds.
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