ICC Prosecutor Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations Amid War Crimes Charges Against Netanyahu

Karim Khan denies accusations of coercion and groping as calls grow for an external investigation into his conduct.

Karim Khan, the International Criminal Court's top prosecutor, is accused of trying to coerce a female aide into a sexual relationship, which he denies.
The allegations emerged as Khan pursued war crimes charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leading to speculation of a smear campaign by Israeli intelligence.
The ICC's independent watchdog ended its inquiry after the alleged victim opted not to file a formal complaint, but she is now seeking an external probe by the court's oversight body.
Khan's war crimes charges against Netanyahu have prompted backlash from the U.S., with President Biden calling the prosecution 'outrageous.'
The ICC has faced previous influence campaigns and cyberattacks, allegedly linked to its investigations into Israel and Russia.