Ralph Sarmiento declines to testify in Sara Duterte's impeachment trial
On the reason for declining
Daily Tribune reported that Sarmiento cited a wish to preserve his independence as his reason for declining, a reason not mentioned in the reports from GMA News Online, Inquirer, Rappler, or Philstar.
All five outlets reported that law professor Ralph Sarmiento declined to serve as a witness for Vice President Sara Duterte's defense in her impeachment trial.
Drafted with AI from these 5 reports, checked and approved by a Parley editor. Approved 6 Nov, 9:05 AM.
What each outlet reported
GMA News Online reported that law professor Dean Ralph Sarmiento declined to testify as a witness for Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team in her impeachment trial.
Read GMA News Online's report →Inquirer reported that former law school dean Ralph Sarmiento declined to testify as a defense witness in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Read Inquirer's report →Rappler reported that Ralph Sarmiento refused to testify at Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
Read Rappler's report →Philstar reported that a former law school dean withdrew as a defense witness in Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
Read Philstar's report →Daily Tribune reported that law professor Ralph Sarmiento declined to testify for Vice President Sara Duterte's defense, citing a wish to preserve his independence.
Read Daily Tribune's report →Excerpts courtesy of GMA Network and GMA News Online.
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