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Duterte's legal team eyes Supreme Court challenge over conviction vote
Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team has signaled its intention to pursue all available legal remedies following the Senate impeachment court's decision to lower the conviction threshold. The move could potentially take the case to the country's highest court.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The legal representatives of Vice President Sara Duterte indicated Wednesday that they are prepared to challenge the Senate impeachment court's recent ruling on conviction procedures, including a potential escalation to the Supreme Court.
The defense team stated that Duterte reserves her right to exhaust all legal remedies available under Philippine law. A spokesperson for the vice president's camp noted that appealing to the Supreme Court remains "a real possibility," though the timing of such a move has not been determined.
The Senate impeachment court's decision to lower the conviction threshold has emerged as a contentious issue in the ongoing proceedings against Duterte. Her defense team contends that the procedural change may have constitutional implications warranting review by the Supreme Court.
The announcement reflects the escalating legal battle surrounding the impeachment case, which has drawn significant attention given Duterte's high political profile. Legal analysts suggest that any Supreme Court intervention could prove crucial in determining the final outcome of the impeachment proceedings.