Court: Jinggoy can’t join VP impeachment trial; graft case stays
The Sandiganbayan court has denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada's motion to dismiss graft charges and barred him from attending the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The court ruled that his request to participate in the trial lacked compelling or emergency justification.
Why it matters
The ruling impacts high-level Philippine political proceedings and underscores the legal challenges facing a prominent sitting senator.
Sen. Jinggoy Estrada. Photo from John Eric Mendoza
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