Prosecution Drops Most Impeachment Charges vs. Sara Duterte, Focuses on Unexplained Wealth
In a move to expedite proceedings, the prosecution team in the impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has withdrawn all but one of the impeachment articles, focusing solely on the unexplained wealth case. The defense has raised concerns about due process.
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