Prosecution team justifies listing of psychiatrist as witness in VP Sara impeachment trial
House prosecutors in the Philippines have defended their decision to call a psychiatrist as a witness in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial. The expert is expected to provide an objective assessment of whether death threats made by the Vice President against the First Family were serious.
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Illustrates the intersection of legal proceedings and psychological expert testimony in high-stakes political accountability cases.
Manila Bulletin - Prosecution team justifies listing of psychiatrist as witness in VP Sara impeachment trial
Reports on the prosecution's justification for a legal strategy without taking a stance on the impeachment's validity.
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