Sara Duterte's lawyers question NBI's context of 'threats' in impeachment trial
Defense lawyers for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte questioned the National Bureau of Investigation's (NBI) assessment of her alleged threats during her impeachment trial, arguing her statements were taken out of context and suggesting remarks were made in jest.
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