Philippines Vice President Duterte posts bail after arrest order for alleged threats against Marcos
Summary
Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail after a court issued an arrest warrant against her for allegedly threatening to arrange the assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others. Duterte has denied the charges and said she will fight them in court.Key Facts
- The arrest warrant was issued due to alleged public threats of assassination against President Marcos Jr. and two other people.
- Duterte posted bail of 360,000 pesos (about $5,740) and complied with court fingerprinting.
- The incident took place at Quezon City Regional Trial Court in Metro Manila.
- Duterte expressed feeling unsafe and claimed police have been harassing her and her home since 2023.
- Her lawyers said she has no intention to evade the law and will use all legal options to fight the charges.
- Supporters gathered outside the court, showing strong backing for Duterte.
- The case is viewed as part of a political conflict involving Duterte and the current administration.
- The charges date from comments Duterte made during an online news conference.
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