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VP Duterte's defense team slams withdrawal of impeachment charges
Lead defense counsel Sheila Sison has criticized the prosecution's decision to withdraw three of four impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte, describing the move as "ridiculous" and "unacceptable." The impeachment court has already approved the prosecution's motion to drop the charges.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The legal team defending Vice President Sara Duterte has strongly objected to the prosecution's withdrawal of three impeachment articles, with lead counsel Sheila Sison expressing dismay over the decision.
Sison characterized the prosecution's move to drop the charges as "ridiculous" and "unacceptable," signaling deep disagreement with the strategic shift. The impeachment court granted approval for the withdrawal, leaving only one of the original four articles to proceed against the Vice President.
The withdrawal represents a significant development in the high-profile impeachment proceedings, which have drawn intense public and political scrutiny. Sison's sharp criticism underscores the contentious nature of the case and suggests the defense team views the prosecution's action as undermining the impeachment process itself.
The remaining charge continues under the court's jurisdiction as the historic impeachment trial progresses. Both the prosecution and defense are now positioned to focus their efforts on the single surviving article in the proceedings against the Vice President.