Duterte leaves fate of Leonen impeachment rap to Congress

By Prince Golez

Malacañang is leaving up to Congress the proposal to impeach Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement after the House of Representatives referred to its justice panel the impeachment complaint against Leonen for alleged culpable violation of the Constitution and betrayal of public trust.

“Sang-ayon sa ating Saligang Batas, hurisdiksyon yan ng ating Kamara de Representante.” Roque said during his televised briefing Thursday.

“Pinauubaya natin yan sa Kamara,” he also said.

The impeachment complaint against Leonen was filed by Edwin Cordevilla, secretary general of the Filipino League of Advocates For Good Government.

Cordevilla accused Leonen of culpable violation of the Constitution for supposedly failing to dispose of at least 37 cases within 24 months.

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