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Prosecutors to finalize evidence before deciding on Duterte testimony
The House prosecution team will complete presenting its case in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial before deciding whether to call her as a witness. Lead prosecutor Benjamin Tolosa Jr. said the team will first evaluate the evidence gathered against the Vice President.
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MANILA — The House prosecution will conclude its presentation of evidence before making a determination on whether to call Vice President Sara Duterte to testify in her ongoing impeachment trial, private prosecutor Benjamin "Jay" Tolosa Jr. announced Saturday.
Speaking at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, Tolosa outlined the prosecution's strategy of completing its case presentation first before considering whether Duterte's testimony would be necessary or beneficial to their legal position.
The prosecutor indicated that the team plans to conduct a thorough evaluation of the evidence already presented and assess how it aligns with the allegations against the Vice President before making any decisions about calling her to the witness stand.
The impeachment trial has seen intense scrutiny from the public and lawmakers as the proceedings unfold. Tolosa's statement suggests the prosecution is taking a methodical approach to building its case rather than making immediate decisions about calling key witnesses.
The trial continues as various parties prepare their respective arguments and evidence presentations in the highly publicized case.