Bribery rap vs VP may be dropped to speed up trial

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MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel is considering dropping the bribery case against Vice President Sara Duterte and moving straight to the unexplained wealth allegations, a tactical shift that could narrow its battlefield and speed up the long-running impeachment trial. Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro, lead public prosecutor, said on Thursday the panel was weighing

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Bribery rap vs VP may be dropped to speed up trial

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