Sara Duterte defense made no categorical claim of innocence in impeachment trial, prosecution says
The prosecution in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte stated that her defense team did not categorically claim her innocence. They highlighted the defense's failure to address the impeachment article concerning alleged death threats made by the Vice President.
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