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VP Duterte's Legal Team Criticized Over Witness Credibility in Impeachment Trial
Prosecutors have raised concerns about the quality of witnesses presented by Vice President Sara Duterte's legal defense during her ongoing impeachment proceedings. A spokesman for the prosecution panel suggested the vice president may not be receiving adequate representation for her legal fees.
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MANILA — The prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial has questioned the effectiveness of her legal defense, citing concerns about witness testimony presented on her behalf. Robert Ace Barbers, spokesperson for the prosecution panel, said during a press briefing on Monday that if Duterte's lawyers continue to field witnesses who are evasive or unreliable, she may not be receiving fair value for the fees she is paying her legal team.
The comments came during a break in the vice president's trial, as the proceedings continue to unfold. Barbers specifically cited testimony from a Davao City assessor as an example of questionable witness credibility presented by the defense.
The impeachment trial against Duterte has drawn significant attention as one of the most high-profile cases involving a sitting vice president. The proceedings have highlighted tensions between the prosecution and defense teams regarding the strength and reliability of evidence and testimony being presented in the courtroom.
The prosecution's critique underscores ongoing disputes over the quality and substance of arguments being made during the trial, with both sides continuing to dispute fundamental aspects of the case.