Psychiatrist will testify that Sereno is mentally unfit to continue as Chief Justice.
In the upcoming controversial impeachment hearings of Chief Justice Maria Lordes Sereno in the House of Representatives, the psychiatrist that tested the said head of the Supreme Court before her appointment is said to testify as a witness in the controversial trial.
An impeachment complaint has been filed against Chief Justice Cereno by Atty. Larry Gadon, who is known avid supporter of the President Rodrigo Duterte and was a lawyer of former president and current Representative of the 2nd District of Pampangga Gloria Macapacagal Arroyo.
Atty. Gadon claimed in his complaint that the Chief Justice did decided on matters without consulting and informing the rest of the Supreme Court en banc, and that Sereno excessively utilized the financial resources of the Supreme Court. Specifically, the Chief Justice has allegedly failed to disclose her multi-million peso earnings as a private lawyer, and she was also questioned for luxury vehicle that she purchased.
Atty. Gadon claimed in his complaint that the Chief Justice did decided on matters without consulting and informing the rest of the Supreme Court en banc, and that Sereno excessively utilized the financial resources of the Supreme Court. Specifically, the Chief Justice has allegedly failed to disclose her multi-million peso earnings as a private lawyer, and she was also questioned for luxury vehicle that she purchased.
On Wednesday, on the 22nd of November, Sereno will face the House of Representatives where the House Committee on justice will determine whether there is a ‘probable cause’ for the impeachment complaint to proceed. They plan to finish the hearing this 18th of December.
The psychiatrist that was employed by the Judicial Bar Council is said to testify over the mental health of the Chief justice.
According to sources, the psychiatrist may testify that Sereno was mentally unfit and that Sereno received a poor evaluation in her psychological test which according to sources, made Sereno not renew her doctor’s contract.
Another key witness in the said hearing will be an ‘expert’ in the matters Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALN).
Supreme Court Associate Justice Teresita De Castro, will reportedly testify in the said trial as well. She is rumored to not have a cordial relationship with Chief Justice Sereno.
The psychiatrist that was employed by the Judicial Bar Council is said to testify over the mental health of the Chief justice.
According to sources, the psychiatrist may testify that Sereno was mentally unfit and that Sereno received a poor evaluation in her psychological test which according to sources, made Sereno not renew her doctor’s contract.
Another key witness in the said hearing will be an ‘expert’ in the matters Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALN).
Supreme Court Associate Justice Teresita De Castro, will reportedly testify in the said trial as well. She is rumored to not have a cordial relationship with Chief Justice Sereno.
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