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VP trial witness stands firm on financial records examination
A forensic financial analyst testified Monday that he faced no legal concerns when analyzing Vice President Sara Duterte's financial documents. The declaration came during cross-examination in the ongoing trial.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA – Forensic financial analyst Atty. Alexander Cabrera maintained Monday that he harbored no apprehension about confidentiality issues when he received Vice President Sara Duterte's financial records for examination.
Cabrera, called as a prosecution expert witness, made the statement during cross-examination by defense counsel Atty. Kristine Ferrer, who raised questions regarding confidentiality provisions applicable to the handling of such sensitive financial information.
The witness's testimony addressed concerns about the proper handling of privileged documents during the course of the ongoing trial. His statements underscored the technical and legal dimensions surrounding the examination of high-profile financial records in judicial proceedings.
The cross-examination highlighted the defense team's strategy to scrutinize the validity and propriety of evidence gathering methods in the case against the Vice President. Cabrera's responses form part of the broader evidentiary phase of the trial currently underway in the capital.