Lawyers for Philippine VP Duterte open defence in high-stakes trial

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Lawyers for Philippine VP Duterte open defence in high-stakes trial

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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers opened her defence in an impeachment trial, challenging allegations that she accumulated unexplained wealth. A conviction could disqualify her from pursuing the presidency.

MANILA, Nov 9 - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's lawyers on Monday sought to counter allegations she had accumulated unexplained wealth, opening their defence in a high-profile impeachment trial where a conviction would kill off her hopes of becoming president.

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