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Defense counsel clarifies 'leading questions' remarks in Duterte impeachment trial
Vice President Sara Duterte's legal team sought to clarify statements made during cross-examination proceedings on the 19th day of the impeachment trial. Defense counsel Kristine Ferrer explained that her earlier remarks pertained specifically to the permissibility of leading questions during questioning.
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MANILA — Kristine Ferrer, counsel for Vice President Sara Duterte, provided clarification on Wednesday regarding her statements about the admissibility of leading questions during impeachment trial proceedings.
Ferrer's explanation came on the 19th day of the high-profile trial, addressing questions raised by fellow legal representatives about remarks she made concerning an August 12 incident. The incident involved her cross-examination of state auditor Xylene Del Campo during trial proceedings.
The defense counsel emphasized that her previous statements were specifically directed toward clarifying the rules governing leading questions — a standard legal procedure in cross-examination — rather than making broader assertions about evidentiary protocols.
The clarification underscores the detailed procedural scrutiny being applied to the impeachment trial, with legal representatives carefully examining the admissibility and application of questioning techniques used in examining witnesses. The trial continues to draw significant attention as it progresses through its various stages of examination and cross-examination.
The impeachment case against the Vice President remains under active deliberation by the House of Representatives, with each day's proceedings generating detailed legal and procedural discussions among the involved counsel.