Posted 12/15/2023, 9:50:00 PM
Duterte Denies Grave Threats Against Rep. Castro, Argues Statements Taken Out of Context
- Duterte submitted a counteraffidavit denying the grave threats charge filed by Rep. France Castro
- Duterte argues his statements were taken out of context from a private conversation with his daughter Sara
- Duterte claims his statements did not contain threats directed at Castro specifically
- Duterte says the statements lack key elements to constitute the crime of grave threats
- Duterte argues the context shows the statements were not intended to harm or intimidate Castro