Amici Curiae Arguments Benefit Prosecution in Impeachment Trial, Says Rep. Luistro
Arguments by former Supreme Court chief justices on reducing conviction thresholds in impeachment trials benefit the prosecution, according to Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro. This statement was made during discussions on the necessary vote count for conviction when senator-judges are absent.
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