Impeachment Court Admonishes Prosecution Spokesman Over Public Comments

The impeachment court in Vice President Sara Duterte's trial has admonished prosecution panel spokesman Jay Tolosa over public comments that were previously flagged for potential violation of its sub judice rule. Tolosa made the comments during a September 8 press conference, stating that the prosecution's evidentiary targets have been met and that the vice president cannot invoke her right against self-incrimination. Tolosa asserted that his comments were procedural matters outside the sub judice rule, but the court has ruled otherwise. Tolosa has agreed to be more careful in giving statements moving forward.