VP Sara’s Camp Awaits Court Ruling on Motion to Quash NBI Grave Threats Cases

VP Sara’s camp awaits court ruling on motion to quash NBI grave threats cases

The legal team of Vice President Sara Duterte said the court has heard oral arguments on its motion to quash the informations filed against her in connection with the National Bureau of Investigation's (NBI) grave threats cases, arguing that the court lacks jurisdiction while she remains in office.In a statement issued on Tuesday, Aug. 25, Atty. Paul Lawrence Lim, counsel for Duterte, said the motion is based on what the defense described as the…

QC court holds oral arguments on grave threats case vs. Sara Duterte

A Quezon City court on Tuesday held oral arguments on Vice President Sara Duterte's motion to quash her grave threats case over her remark that she hired an individual to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and others if she dies.

Duterte camp presses court to void grave threats case

MANILA, Philippines — The legal team of Vice President Sara Duterte urged a Quezon City Regional Trial Court during Tuesday’s oral argument to quash the grave threats case filed against her by the Department of Justice (DOJ), arguing that impeachable officials cannot be criminally prosecuted while serving their term.Lawyer Paul Lawrence Lim, Duterte’s counsel, told reporters after the hearing that the defense was not claiming impeachable officer…