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Lapid questions Davao accountant's credibility in Duterte impeachment trial
Senator-judge Lito Lapid expressed concerns that a Davao City accountant may be a reluctant or manipulated witness in Vice President Sara Duterte's ongoing impeachment proceedings. The official struggled to answer basic prosecution questions during testimony this week.
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MANILA — Senator-judge Lito Lapid has raised doubts about the reliability of a Davao City accountant's testimony in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, suggesting she may be unwillingly participating in the proceedings.
During questioning on Tuesday, Lapid expressed concern that Davao City Accountant Vingelin Bajan appeared unable or unwilling to provide straightforward answers to fundamental questions posed by prosecutors. Her difficulty in addressing basic inquiries prompted the senator-judge to question whether various parties were using her testimony to advance their own agendas.
The exchange highlights ongoing challenges in the impeachment trial as both prosecution and defense teams present their cases. Witness credibility has become an important factor as senators weigh evidence against the Vice President.
Lapid's intervention underscores the scrutiny surrounding witness testimony in high-profile political proceedings. The trial continues as lawmakers deliberate on the allegations brought against Duterte.