ICC Prosecutor Faces Allegations of Suppressing Sexual Misconduct Claims

Karim Khan, leading efforts against Israeli leaders for war crimes, is accused of pressuring a colleague to retract misconduct allegations.

Karim Khan, the ICC's chief prosecutor, is accused of sexual misconduct and attempting to suppress related claims.
The allegations include unwanted sexual touching and coercion over several months, according to internal documents.
The ICC's independent oversight mechanism decided not to fully investigate after the alleged victim declined to pursue a formal complaint.
Khan denies all allegations, suggesting that the timing aims to undermine his work on high-profile cases, including those against Israeli leaders.
The controversy arises as Khan seeks arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and others over alleged war crimes.