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Atty. Liza Cruz represents the accused in a cybercrime case pending before the Regional Trial Court. While the case is ongoing and no judgment has been rendered, she posts on her public social media page: "The government’s case is a sham; my client is innocent; the prosecutors are corrupt." She also gives a televised interview in which she repeats the same statements, which is later paraphrased in a local newspaper. (a) State the controlling rule and its underlying purpose under Sec. 19 Sub Judice Rule. (b) Did Atty. Cruz’s public communications violate Sec. 19? Explain with specifics on what counts as permissible or impermissible commentary on a pending case. (c) If a violation is found, what disciplinary measures or remedies may the Supreme Court or Integrated Bar impose under CPRA?