Philippine court orders arrest of VP Duterte over President Marcos threats
Summary
A court in the Philippines has ordered the arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte over claims she arranged a plot to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife, and a former House speaker. She faces charges of making "grave threats," and the case is part of a larger impeachment trial against her in the Senate.Key Facts
- A court in Quezon City issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte.
- Duterte is accused of threatening to kill President Marcos Jr., his wife, and a former House speaker.
- Bail was set at about $1,900 for each of three charges of "grave threat."
- She is also facing an impeachment trial in the Senate related to corruption and unexplained wealth.
- The criminal charges could lead to up to six months in jail, but political consequences are more severe.
- Duterte claims she only expressed fear for her safety after her political alliance with Marcos broke down.
- Her legal team says she will comply with the law and use all legal options available.
- Sara Duterte is the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is now in custody at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
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