Defense, prosec in impeachment trial clash anew over term ‘mini trial’

MANILA, Philippines — The defense and prosecution teams on Wednesday clashed over the use of the term “mini trial” during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in the Senate.

Defense counsel Mark Vinluan was continuing his cross-examination of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag when House Lead Prosecutor Rep.

Gerville Luistro ...