Filing criminal case against Duterte may 'open floodgates' for other impeachable officials, warns lawyer

Filing criminal case against Duterte may 'open floodgates' for other impeachable officials, warns lawyer

MANILA, Philippines — Filing a criminal case against Vice President Sara Duterte while she remains in office could “open the floodgates” to the prosecution of other impeachable officials, her lawyer warned Friday, as the defense team sought oral arguments on its client’s motion to quash the grave threats cases against her.Counsel Paul Lawrence Lim said allowing the arrest and prosecution of a sitting vice president could likewise expose other im…