Duterte trial may be shorter; defense seems to have no evidence – Chua

The prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is shown in a picture taken on the second day of the proceeding. (Photo by NIÑO JESUS ORBETA / INQUIRER.net)

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial might be shorter than previously expected due to several factors, including the possibility that her lawyers do not have any witness or evidence to present.

This is the view of two members of the prosecution team expressed on Thursday.

In a press briefing, House prosecutor Manila Rep. Joel Chua and counsel for the prosecution Lorna Kapunan were asked what they intend to do to shorten the trial period as there were initial statements that the proceedings can take as long as 17 months.

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