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
The Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to consider placing former President Rodrigo Duterte under house arrest, citing humanitarian considerations amid his ongoing legal battles. Senate Resolution No. 144 was passed with 15 senators voting in favor, three against, and two abstaining. The measure expresses the sense of the … 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
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