Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team has filed a motion before the International Criminal Court (ICC) seeking the disqualification of two court-appointed neuropsychologists assigned to assess the former leader’s mental and neurological state. In documents made public this week, the defense requested that the ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber I revoke the appointment of two specialists who … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday reiterated her call for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to grant the interim release of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, emphasizing that he should be allowed to return to their hometown in Davao City due to his deteriorating health. Speaking at a Senate press conference, the Vice President … Read more
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is reportedly suffering from severe memory loss that prevents him from participating in his legal defense before the International Criminal Court (ICC). His lawyer, Nicholas Kaufman, has asked the tribunal to adjourn all proceedings against the former leader indefinitely. In a redacted version of the “Defence Request for an Indefinite … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has indefinitely postponed the confirmation of charges hearing against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, pending a decision on whether he is fit to stand trial. In a ruling issued on Monday, September 8, judges from the ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber I agreed to suspend proceedings after Duterte’s defense team filed a … Read more
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla confirmed that former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager and retired Police Colonel Royina Garma has agreed to serve as a state witness against former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Remulla said Garma’s … Read more
The Hague, Netherlands – In a significant development, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber has granted former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to defer a ruling on his petition for interim release. The decision, reached by majority vote, allows the Chamber to postpone its ruling either until further action is taken by Duterte’s defense … Read more
International criminal defense lawyer Atty. Nicholas Kaufman has urged Malacañang Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro to refrain from interfering with his work as legal counsel to former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing crimes against humanity charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC). In an interview with GMA Integrated News, Kaufman responded to Castro’s critical … Read more
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s chances of securing house arrest while awaiting trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) are slim due to the Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute in 2018, a lawmaker said on Friday. Bicol Saro party-list Representative Terry Ridon stated in response to a Senate resolution authored by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. … Read more
Atty. Nicholas Kaufman, lead counsel of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has alleged that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is the “real prosecutor” behind the International Criminal Court (ICC) case involving Duterte. In a public statement, Kaufman claimed that Marcos used the ICC case as part of his political strategy, suggesting the proceedings are politically motivated. … Read more