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Duterte's Legal Team Recommends Bail Over Police Detention
Vice President Sara Duterte said her lawyers advised her to post bail rather than remain in police custody following an arrest warrant. The warrant relates to charges of grave threats filed against her in court.
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Vice President Sara Duterte disclosed Saturday that her legal counsel has recommended she post bail in connection with an arrest warrant issued against her, citing safety concerns about remaining in police detention.
The arrest order stems from three counts of grave threats charges filed in court against the Vice President. According to Duterte's statement, her lawyers determined that posting bail would provide greater protection than surrendering to police custody.
The development marks an escalation in legal proceedings against the country's second-highest executive official. The grave threats charges represent a serious matter that has prompted swift legal response from her team.
Duterte did not provide additional details regarding the specific circumstances that led to the grave threats charges or the timeline for posting bail. Her decision to follow her lawyers' guidance underscores the high-stakes nature of the legal situation she currently faces.