WIRE — MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte's defense counsel on Wednesday said their group knew nothing about the Supreme Court petition challenging Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero's authority in presiding over the impeachment trial. This refers to the petition filed by Israelito Torreon and eight other lawyers known to be allied to Duterte. READ: LIVE UPDATES:
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