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Drug lord Uy named as payee in checks presented at Duterte trial
Suspected drug trafficker Samuel Uy appeared as a payee on manager's checks presented as evidence during Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings. The House prosecution panel introduced the documents on the 35th day of trial, citing a Bank of the Philippine Islands account as their source.
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MANILA — Suspected drug lord Samuel "Sammy" Uy was identified as a payee on manager's checks presented as evidence during Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Wednesday.
The House prosecution panel revealed the documents during the 35th day of proceedings, presenting manager's checks that prosecutors alleged originated from a Bank of the Philippine Islands account. The presentation marked a significant development in the ongoing trial, which has examined various financial transactions and alleged connections under scrutiny.
The introduction of Uy's name on the checks adds another layer to the prosecution's case, though additional details regarding the nature of the transactions and their relevance to the impeachment charges remain under examination. The trial has focused on a range of financial matters and alleged irregular fund movements.
The impeachment trial of the Vice President continues as the House prosecution panel methodically presents documentary evidence. The proceedings have now extended beyond five weeks of testimony and evidence presentation as both sides build their respective cases.