Journalist sued for cyberlibel by VP Sara Duterte's husband seeks transfer of Davao case
The 72-year-old journalist plans to ask that the case filed against him be heard in Metro Manila instead of Davao City, according to the Inquirer.
A 72-year-old journalist facing a cyberlibel complaint filed by the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte plans to ask that the case be moved to Metro Manila, according to the Inquirer.
The case is currently set to be heard in Davao City, based on the Inquirer's report. The journalist was recently sued and will seek the transfer instead of having the case tried there.
The available report does not name the journalist, give the grounds for the transfer request or say when the motion will be filed. DavaoNews will update this story as more details become available.
Why it matters for Davao
The request would move a case involving the Vice President's family out of Davao City's courts, if it is granted.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Inquirer. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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