Senate impeachment court warns witnesses against lying, mockery of proceedings
On what prompted the warning
Philstar linked the warning to a witness's reported flip-flop on testimony about 'China,' while Inquirer, GMA News Online and Daily Tribune described it as a general reminder about truthful testimony during the trial.
All outlets reported that the Senate impeachment court cautioned witnesses that lying under oath or mocking the proceedings could lead to contempt and perjury charges.
Drafted with AI from these 3 reports, checked and approved by a Parley editor. Approved 11 Nov, 2:41 PM.
What each outlet reported
Inquirer reported that Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson reminded witnesses that the Senate Impeachment Court could cite them for contempt if they make a 'mockery' of its proceedings.
Read Inquirer's report →GMA News Online reported that presiding officer Francis Escudero warned that witnesses who lie under oath may be cited in contempt and face perjury charges.
Read GMA News Online's report →Philstar reported that senator-judges warned against lying under oath after a witness's flip-flop on testimony about 'China.'
Read Philstar's report →Excerpts courtesy of GMA Network and GMA News Online.
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