Philippine prosecutor throws out Duterte death threat case

House of Representatives Deputy alleged Duterte threatened her life twice last year, had asked state prosecutor in Manila to charge him

By AFP
January 13, 2024
Philippine former President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the annual state of the nation address at the House of Representatives in Manila, Philippine, July 26, 2021. — AFP
Philippine former President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the annual state of the nation address at the House of Representatives in Manila, Philippine, July 26, 2021. — AFP

MANILA: A Philippine prosecutor has thrown out a criminal complaint against former president Rodrigo Duterte, who was accused of making a death threat against a woman legislator, according to court documents released on Friday.

House of Representatives Deputy Minority Leader France Castro alleged Duterte threatened her life twice last year and had asked a state prosecutor in Manila to charge him.

The prosecutor, Leilia Llanes, dismissed the complaint on Tuesday “for want of sufficient evidence” in an approved resolution released to the press on Friday.

Castro had alleged that Duterte committed the crime of “grave threats” under the Cybercrime Prevention Act during two interviews with local broadcaster SMNI.