Why Sara Duterte wants her bank, tax records kept out of impeachment trial
Vice President Sara Duterte is challenging a House prosecution request to subpoena her and her husband's financial records for an ongoing impeachment trial. Her defense team argues that the request is legally oppressive and violates due process rights.
Why it matters
The outcome of this legal battle will determine the scope of evidence allowed in a high-stakes impeachment trial that could lead to the removal of a top government official.
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The article reports on the legal arguments from the defense while providing context on the prosecution's allegations without taking a definitive stance.
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