Philippine VP Duterte posts bail over ‘grave threats’ against Marcos
The alleged assassination threat is central to her impeachment trial, with a guilty verdict potentially barring her from politics ahead of her 2028 presidential bid.
Manila, Philippines - Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte posted bail at a local courthouse on Saturday, following the issuance of an arrest warrant for her alleged death threat against President Ferdinand Marcos, his wife, and a congressman cousin. Duterte initially claimed that the comments were misconstrued, but her legal team maintains she had no intention of evading the law.
Her arrest warrant stems from a charge of "grave threats," which carries a potential six-month prison sentence under Philippine law. The charge is also central to her ongoing impeachment trial in the Senate, where a guilty verdict would result in her removal from office and a lifetime ban from politics. Duterte voluntarily appeared before the court, avoiding arrest, and her lawyer stated she feared for her life during her entry.
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