THE HAGUE — International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals judges have officially disqualified Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from the war crimes case involving former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, citing a potential conflict of interest, according to a confidential court document obtained by Reuters. The disqualification marks another major setback for Khan, who has been on leave … Read more
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has confirmed that the Philippine government is currently protecting three to four witnesses involved in the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into former President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial war on drugs. In a media briefing, Remulla disclosed that the ICC formally requested the Philippines to ensure the safety and well-being of … Read more
In a significant development in the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has asked the tribunal’s Pre-Trial Chamber 1 to reject the jurisdictional challenge mounted by Duterte’s legal team. In a 35-page filing dated June 10, ICC Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye argued that … Read more
Two judges overseeing the crimes against humanity case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have firmly rejected calls for their disqualification, labeling the request as “groundless.” In a three-page response dated May 22, Judges Reine Adélaïde Sophie Alapini-Gansou and María del Socorro Flores Liera asserted their commitment to impartiality … Read more
The defense team of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has confirmed the inclusion of international criminal law expert Dr. Dov Jacobs as associate counsel, signaling a likely focus on contesting the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) jurisdiction in Duterte’s ongoing case. Duterte’s lead defense counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, announced Jacobs’ entry into the legal team on April … Read more
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte remains confident in his defense and maintains that he has no case to answer before the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to Vice President Sara Duterte. The Vice President shared that her father’s health has improved after initially appearing exhausted and stressed during his first virtual appearance before the ICC. … Read more
British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman expressed strong confidence that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will be acquitted of crimes against humanity charges filed before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Kaufman, who is representing Duterte, stated that he is optimistic about the outcome of the case. “I’m very confident of the strongest defense possible, and I’m very … Read more
The legal team representing former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte convened on Sunday to finalize its composition in preparation for his defense against charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC). As of now, former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea is the sole legal representative recognized by the ICC. Medialdea, who began his legal … Read more