To senator-judges’ exasperation, a defense witness at the resumption yesterday of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte repeatedly claimed not recalling details of his trip to China made just 10 months ago, even after being warned of contempt.

Davao City Assessor Jaime Adalin faced scrutiny over conflicting statements at trial Monday.

Davao City Assessor Jaime Adalin first said he could not recall the trip, then said he may have forgotten only the date.