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Prosecution drops Trillanes as witness in Duterte impeachment trial
Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial reached its 32nd day Thursday as prosecutors announced they would not call former senator Antonio Trillanes IV to testify. Trillanes confirmed he had personally requested his name be withdrawn from the witness list.
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MANILA – Lead public prosecutor Gerville Luistro announced Thursday that the prosecution will not present former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV as a witness in Vice President Sara Duterte's ongoing impeachment proceedings.
The announcement came during the 32nd day of the high-profile trial. Luistro, a representative from Batangas province, made the decision public in the courtroom.
Trillanes subsequently confirmed through social media posts that he had personally approached Luistro to request withdrawal of his name from the witness roster. The former opposition senator did not provide detailed reasons for his decision in his initial public statement.
The development marks a significant shift in the prosecution's strategy as the trial continues. The case against the Vice President remains one of the most closely watched political proceedings in recent Philippine history.
No further details regarding the prosecution's revised witness list or timeline were immediately available.