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Sara Duterte's defense cites self-incrimination right in impeachment trial
Vice President Sara Duterte's defense counsel asserted her constitutional right against self-incrimination, arguing she cannot be compelled to testify against herself in her impeachment trial. This comes after the House prosecution panel expressed intent to call Duterte to the stand.
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