Lawyer apologizes for 'intimidation' impression in VP Duterte impeachment trial
A defense counsel apologized for any impression of intimidation during the cross-examination of a witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, stating the defense never intended to intimidate.
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