A Quezon City Regional Trial Court denies a motion seeking the inhibition or voluntary recusal of the presiding judge in the grave threats case filed against Vice President Sara Duterte.
GMA News reports that the QC RTC Branch 98 rejects the motion for inhibition or recusal. Inquirer.net likewise says the court junkes the request, citing a denial of Sara Duterte’s motion by the court.
Inquirer.net quotes a Department of Justice spokesperson, Atty. Polo Martinez, who notes the court’s order denying the inhibition motion. However, he does not provide further details, saying this is in observance of the “sub judice rule,” which restricts public statements or commentary that could affect ongoing court proceedings. Across the reports, the key point is that the trial court keeps the current judge handling the case despite the defense’s request for recusal.
