The government is weighing sedition charges “or even graver offenses” against Vice President Sara Duterte over her death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
In yesterday’s (Nov. 25) press conference, Justice Undersecretary Jesse Hermogenes Andres described Duterte as the “mastermind” behind the assassination scheme.
Andres said the premeditated plot, “as declared by the self-confessed mastermind” Duterte, would have legal consequences.
“Based on our initial study, sedition is a possibility. We are not closing our eyes on other obviously criminal offenses, even graver than sedition. But grave threats and sedition are obviously being considered,” according to him.
Andres said they are eyeing conspiracy and have already enlisted various government agencies to investigate the whereabouts and identity the hired assassin.
He, however, clarified the DOJ is “not making that determination now” and asserted “due process warrants that every angle should be investigated” and “every party should be given an opportunity to be heard, and in due time in observance of due process.”IMT
