If lawyers say there's no hitman, was Duterte lying?
During an impeachment trial, Senator Bam Aquino questioned defense lawyers regarding Vice President Sara Duterte's previous statements about hiring a hitman. The defense team denied that she spoke to a hitman, leading to confusion over whether the Vice President had lied in earlier public briefings.
Why it matters
This trial involves high-level political figures in the Philippines, highlighting ongoing tensions and legal scrutiny within the government.
MANILA, Philippines - If Vice President Sara Duterte's lawyers deny that she contracted an assassin to kill ranking government officials, does this mean that her statements during a November 2024 online press briefing were mere lies?
The article reports on the back-and-forth of a legal proceeding, focusing on the conflicting statements made by the defense.
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