Threat video takes center stage in impeachment trial
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte continued with the Senate court allowing the screening of a video where she allegedly threatened the President and other officials. Prosecutors are using the footage to support the grave-threats charge under Article IV of the impeachment case.
Why it matters
This trial represents a significant constitutional crisis and power struggle at the highest levels of the Philippine government.
MANILA, Philippines - On Day 2 of the impeachment trial, the Senate court denied multiple defense motions as prosecutors screened a video of Vice President Sara Duterte threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife Liza Araneta-Marcos and former Speaker Martin Romualdez, and signaled they would subpoena her to testify.
The report provides a balanced account of the trial proceedings, including both prosecution arguments and defense motions.
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