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VP Duterte's legal team yet to challenge wealth findings in impeachment case
Vice President Sara Duterte's lawyers have not disputed bank accounts and balances totaling over P817 million in alleged unexplained wealth, according to House prosecution officials. The accounting findings form a key part of the ongoing impeachment proceedings against the vice president.
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MANILA — The legal team representing Vice President Sara Duterte has not challenged the bank accounts and account balances cited in forensic accounting findings presented during her impeachment trial, the House prosecution said Thursday.
Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, spokesperson for the House prosecution, made the observation during a press briefing following the 43rd day of proceedings. Forensic accounting expert Alexander Cabrera had identified approximately P817.87 million in alleged unexplained wealth during his testimony.
The apparent lack of dispute from the vice president's defense team regarding the specific financial accounts and their balances could have significant implications for the impeachment case. The findings on unexplained wealth form a central element of the charges brought against Duterte.
The impeachment trial continues as both the prosecution and defense present their evidence and arguments. The case remains ongoing with additional hearings scheduled in the coming days.