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IN RE: De Vera

A.M. No. 01-12-03-SC Jul 29, 2002

Atty. De Vera made public statements alleging Supreme Court bias and potential mass unrest over the Plunder Law case, undermining judicial independence. The Court found him guilty of indirect contempt, emphasizing that freedom of speech does not protect actions that pressure or disrespect the judiciary.

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