Showing posts with label Impeachment Trial. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Impeachment Trial. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

CJ Renato Corona Walks out in the Impeachment Trial

CJ Renato Corona Walkedout in the Impeachment Trial after ending his opening statement, he suddenly stood up and left the witness stand. Enrile had to order security to padlock the Senate exit gates, even as Corona's vehicle was seen parked outside the Senate building exit waiting for the chief justice.

Corona later returned on a wheelchair and his chief legal counsel Serafin Cuevas said his client suddenly experienced low blood sugar or hypoglycemia. Enrile was left fuming over Corona's walkout.

He gave the Corona and his defense until Wednesday for the chief justice to be subjected to cross examination.

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Prosecutor Vitaliano Aguirre was cited for contempt by the impeachment court

Private prosecutor Atty. Vitaliano Aguirre was cited for contempt for misbehaving in the impeachment court. Atty. Aguirre was seen covering his ears while Sen.-judge Miriam Defensor-Santiago was speaking before the 26th day of the impeachment trial court.

Image Courtesy of ANC

The senator’s BP shoot up to 190/90 after the heated confrontation, even referring to Aguirre as having mental disorder. However, despite the tension in the court, Santiago said she is too old to take his actions personally. She leaves the discussion of the actual penalty on Aguirre to her colleagues.