PHThe Philippine Supreme Court dismissed charges of indirect contempt against political analysts and public figures who criticized its ruling on the impeachment proceedings of Vice President Sara Duterte. The court ruled that their criticisms, including accusations of judicial bias and undermining the separation of powers, fell under constitutional protections. The petitioners, represented by lawyers affiliated with the Duterte family, had accused the critics of making 'malicious' and 'offensive' remarks. The court emphasized that such political speech could only be deemed contemptuous if it posed a clear and present danger to the judiciary's authority.
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