MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution called out Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday for describing the Senate impeachment court proceedings as being “marred by bending the law,” which may be subject to the sub judice and contempt rules. “Yes, litigants can criticize the courts, but they can never attack its integrity,” lawyer Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr., prosecution counsel and spokesperson, said in an online press conference of the House prosecution team. “If a litigant attacks the integrity of the court, that actually constitutes not just a violation of the sub judice rule, but even an act that’s considered contempt of […]...Keep on reading: Prosecution calls out VP Duterte for attacking impeachment court’s integrity
Prosecution calls out VP Duterte for attacking impeachment court’s integrity