Sereno seeks recusal of 4 SC justices in quo warranto case

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Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. Photo by Noy Morcoso/Inquirer.net

Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno has sought the recusal of several associate justices from participating in deliberations of the quo warranto case against her.

Sought to recuse themselves are Associate Justices Lucas Bersamin, Diosdado Peralta, Francis Jardeleza and Noel Tijam.

The four justices appeared before the House Committee on Justice and testified against Sereno.

Another motion to inhibit against another justice is set to file on Thursday. /je

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