Duterte Faces New Criminal Charge | Toronto News

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces a fresh criminal charge of grave threats as her impeachment trial rages on — a legal twist that could land her a jail term of up to six months, while experts say the criminal case and impeachment can run parallel. The DOJ confirmed the filing in Quezon City, amid her defense’s argument that prosecution should halt during impeachment. An earlier sedition charge was dropped, but her political future hangs in the balance as both proceedings loom over her fate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a50d2ffbaf90059