Let me be clear: We are not here to indict the Supreme Court as an institution, or to do battle with the judicial branch. We are here to search for the truth so as to restore the strength and independence of the judiciary. We are here because one man – Chief Justice Renato Corona — has bartered away for the pot of porridge the effectiveness, the independence, and the honor of the Supreme Court.
- “In the name of God, go!” Opening statement for the Prosecution by Rep. Niel C. Tupas Jr
In ordinary proceedings, a respondent is only indicted if there is probable cause. Probable Cause is the existence of such facts and circumstances as would excite the belief in a reasonable mind, acting on the facts within the knowledge of the prosecutor that the person charged was guilty of the crime for which he was prosecuted. In this case, I wonder what is the basis for indicting the Chief Justice and taking to the Senate for trial?
He said so himself “searching for the truth.” I think they should have searched first before they took it to the Senate. In ordinary proceedings, searching is only fact finding.
I think, his speech would have been way too much better if he said “we are here to show you the truth-the truth that he has kept from us.” At least there is certainty and probably, probable cause.
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