‘Prosecutors proved criminal intent in VP kill threat’
Former Supreme Court justice Adolfo Azcuna stated that prosecutors have successfully established criminal intent in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. While this marks a procedural step, Azcuna clarified that it does not guarantee a guilty verdict.
Why it matters
The impeachment trial of a high-ranking official has significant implications for the political stability and legal standards of the country.
MANILA, Philippines - Former Supreme Court associate justice Adolfo Azcuna is standing firm on his legal opinion that prosecutors have established the criminal intent behind Vice President Sara Duterte's assassination remarks.
After stating that the House prosecution panel "succeeded" in proving the grave threat charge during the ongoing Senate impeachment trial, the retired magistrate pushed back against criticism over the weekend and corrected misconceptions about his background that circulated online.
"I am not the sitting chancellor of the Philippine Judicial Academy. I retired from that position in 2021. Neither am I a grandmaster in chess. I am only a chess lover and enthusiast although sometimes capable of being a worthy adversary," he said.
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