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