Lorenz Defensor, Iloilo 3rd District representative, leads the prosecution team in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.The case against Duterte centers on alleged constitutional violations, including issuing death threats against high-ranking officials.

Defensor, part of a politically influential family, has authored multiple bills in Congress and is known for supporting former vice president Leni Robredo.

His role as team leader for the fourth impeachment article highlights the gravity of the charges, which accuse Duterte of betrayal of public trust and other high crimes.Defensor's background includes a law degree from the University of Santo Tomas and a career in legal and political spheres.His family's history in Iloilo politics, including his father's role in the 1986 EDSA uprising, adds context to his current position.The trial's proceedings face challenges, including past Supreme Court rulings on Duterte's impeachment.Defensor emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency, urging a straightforward response to allegations of misuse of funds.His involvement underscores the political and legal complexities of the impeachment process.