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Duterte defense team to present evidence in Senate impeachment trial
Vice President Sara Duterte's legal team is set to mount its defense when the Senate impeachment trial resumes Monday after a nearly month-long hiatus. The proceedings will address allegations centered on unexplained wealth.
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MANILA — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is scheduled to resume Monday, Nov. 9, as her defense team prepares to present evidence before the Senate impeachment court. The trial had been adjourned for approximately four weeks prior to the resumption.
The panel will now focus on allegations of alleged unexplained wealth, which form a central component of the impeachment complaints filed against the Vice President. Senate impeachment court spokesperson Reginald Tongol confirmed that the court had previously served 22 notices related to the proceedings.
The defense presentation marks a significant phase in the trial, allowing Duterte's legal team the opportunity to counter the prosecution's case. The Senate impeachment court continues to handle the high-profile proceedings, which have drawn considerable public attention.
Details regarding the specific evidence the defense intends to present have not been fully disclosed, though legal observers anticipate extensive documentation and testimony aimed at addressing the wealth allegations. The trial is expected to continue with regular sessions following the Monday resumption.