VP Sara Impeachment Trial May Run Beyond September

VP Duterte impeachment trial could take over 3 months, says lead prosecutor

House lead prosecutor Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville

Prosecution seeks 62 trial dates; defense asks for 30

House prosecutors have requested 62 trial dates for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte — more than double the 30 days sought by the defense — according to newly appointed prosecution spokesperson Benjamin Tolosa.

Luistro: Sara Duterte impeachment trial could run past September

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Monday that Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial may extend beyond September, as a spokesman for the House prosecution team noted the rival camps have filed competing trial schedules. In a media briefing, Luistro said her earlier estimate that the trial could wrap by September no longer holds due to the volume of witnesses and evidence both sides plan to present. “If I would…

VP Sara impeachment trial may run beyond September

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could extend beyond September as both the prosecution and defense prepare to present a large volume of witnesses and documentary evidence, House prosecutors said Monday.Speaking after the latest pretrial conference, lead prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro said the timeline earlier floated by the prosecution may no longer be sufficient given the scope of the case.“If I will …