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DOJ: VP Sara Duterte may be charged with libel, defamation, grave threats
Vice President Sara Duterte may face multiple criminal charges, including grave threats, libel, and defamation, for issuing assassination threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
These actions could also lead to impeachment proceedings and a disbarment complaint against the Vice President, as her threats are considered unethical given her legal background.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed that these potential charges are being reviewed by legal experts.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has served a subpoena to Vice President Duterte, summoning her to explain the recent threats she made during a pre-dawn Zoom press conference.
She had previously stated during the conference that she had instructed someone to carry out the assassinations if she were to be killed.
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confirmed the authenticity of a video showing Vice President Sara Duterte discussing plans to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife, and the House Speaker.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) will issue a subpoena to Vice President Sara Duterte regarding her alleged assassination remarks against President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., First Lady Louise "Liza" Araneta-Marcos, and Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged remark about hiring someone to kill President Marcos Jr. and members of his family.
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Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon has filed a disbarment complaint before the Supreme Court (SC) against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. vowed to fight back against threats, including alleged kill remarks made against him.
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