Posted 4/3/2024, 2:02:00 PM
Supreme Court Upholds Trillanes Amnesty, Rules Duterte Revocation Unconstitutional
- Supreme Court declares Trillanes' amnesty valid, revocation by former President Duterte unconstitutional
- Court rules Duterte violated Trillanes' rights against ex post facto laws and double jeopardy
- Trillanes complied with amnesty conditions like filing application form and admitting guilt
- Revoking only Trillanes' amnesty breached equal protection clause
- Decision affirms primacy of rights protection over presidential prerogatives