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ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Steps Aside During Sexual Misconduct Investigation

Khan denies allegations, calling them a disinformation campaign, as deputy prosecutors take over his duties during the UN-led inquiry.

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Overview

  • Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has taken administrative leave pending the outcome of a sexual misconduct investigation.
  • The allegations, made by a former assistant, include claims of coerced sexual intercourse and pressure to withdraw accusations, which Khan denies.
  • The ICC’s internal oversight body initiated the investigation in November 2024, with additional corroboration from an Associated Press report in May 2025.
  • Deputy prosecutors will manage the Office of the Prosecutor during Khan's absence, as he maintains his innocence and alleges a smear campaign against him.
  • The scandal coincides with Khan's controversial pursuit of arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes.