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Trillanes withdraws as witness in Duterte impeachment trial
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has requested to be removed from the prosecution's witness list in Vice President Sara Duterte's ongoing impeachment proceedings. The move comes as the high-profile trial continues to unfold in the Senate.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV disclosed Thursday that he has asked lead prosecutor and Batangas Representative Gerville Luistro to strike his name from the roster of witnesses expected to testify on behalf of the prosecution in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Trillanes indicated that he made the request directly to Luistro, who is spearheading the legal case against the Vice President.
The decision by Trillanes, a vocal critic of the administration, marks a notable development in the closely watched impeachment proceedings. His withdrawal as a witness reduces the number of high-profile figures expected to take the stand during the trial.
The details surrounding Trillanes' reasoning for withdrawing from the witness list were not immediately elaborated in his initial announcement. The impeachment case against Duterte centers on allegations that have drawn significant public and political attention.
As the trial continues, additional developments regarding witness testimony and prosecution strategy are expected to emerge in the coming weeks.