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Vice President Duterte's grave threats case postponed again
The arraignment of Vice President Sara Duterte on three counts of grave threats has been delayed for a second time by a Quezon City court. The hearing, originally set for September 11 and rescheduled to October 9, has been postponed again.
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MANILA — The arraignment of Vice President Sara Duterte on three counts of grave threats was postponed anew on Friday by Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98, marking the second delay in the high-profile case.
The court hearing was initially scheduled for September 11 before being moved to October 9. The latest postponement further delays the proceedings against the country's second-highest official.
The grave threats charges stem from statements made by Duterte, though the specific circumstances and nature of the remarks have been central to the controversy surrounding the case. The postponement comes amid ongoing tensions between the Vice President and the administration.
No new date has been immediately announced for the next scheduled arraignment. The case continues to draw significant attention as it involves a sitting Vice President facing criminal charges in the lower courts.