Sara Duterte's arraignment on grave threats charges postponed

Sara Duterte grave threats charges impeachment trial Philippine politics arraignment postponement

The arraignment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte on three counts of grave threats has been postponed by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court. The defense filed a motion to defer the proceedings, which the court granted, meaning Duterte has not yet entered a plea in the criminal case.

The charges stem from 2024 remarks in which Duterte allegedly suggested she would have an assassin target President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez if she were killed. Duterte has denied the allegations, stating her comments were taken out of context.

This legal matter is occurring alongside an impeachment trial in the Senate, where the same remarks are cited as an article of impeachment. Duterte has also sought relief from the Supreme Court, arguing that she possesses immunity from suit as a sitting official. Regarding the impeachment proceedings, Duterte noted she has not yet received a formal summons to appear as a witness for the prosecution.

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Ferdinand Marcos Jr. · Liza Araneta-Marcos · Martin Romualdez · Quezon City Regional Trial Court · Sara Duterte

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Quezon City Regional Trial Court deferred the arraignment of Vice President Sara Duterte on three counts of grave threats. www.inquirer.net · www.perthnow.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] Duterte has denied making the threats, claiming her remarks were taken out of context. www.perthnow.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vice President Sara Duterte stated she has not received a formal document summoning her to appear as a witness in her impeachment trial. newsinfo.inquirer.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Defense lawyer Paul Lim stated the arraignment was deferred pending the resolution of a motion filed by the defense. www.perthnow.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] The grave threats charges stem from 2024 remarks regarding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. www.perthnow.com.au · newsinfo.inquirer.net

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LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte faces arraignment on grave threats charges [www.inquirer.net]

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Philippine VP's arraignment on threat charges postponed [www.perthnow.com.au]

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Duterte: No formal document yet to summon me to impeachment court [newsinfo.inquirer.net]

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