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Trillanes withdraws as witness in Duterte impeachment trial
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has withdrawn from testifying against Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment proceedings, citing mounting pressure on the prosecution team.
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MANILA — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, a longtime critic of the Duterte family, announced Thursday that he would not testify in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial. The decision came as lead House prosecutor Gerville Luistro disclosed the withdrawal in open court.
Trillanes said his decision was aimed at relieving the mounting pressure facing the prosecution panel handling the impeachment case against the Vice President. The move represents a significant development in the high-profile proceedings that has captivated national attention.
The former senator's withdrawal eliminates a potentially pivotal witness from the trial. Trillanes has been an outspoken opponent of the Duterte political family and has previously been involved in various legal and political disputes with them.
The impeachment trial continues as the House of Representatives pursues charges against the Vice President. The prosecution panel will proceed without testimony from Trillanes, adjusting its case strategy accordingly.