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ICC Removes Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan From Duterte Case Over Appearance of Bias

The prosecution continues under a deputy with Khan already on leave over a separate misconduct inquiry.

FILE - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte addresses the troops during the 82nd anniversary celebration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in suburban Quezon city northeast of Manila, Philippines on Dec. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez, File)
The move comes as another blow for Khan
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Overview

  • A five-judge appeals panel unanimously disqualified Khan, citing a reasonable appearance of bias stemming from his prior work for alleged Philippine victims.
  • The decision, dated Oct. 2 and released in redacted form on Oct. 15, followed a defense bid arguing an irreconcilable conflict of interest.
  • ICC spokesperson Fadi El Abdallah said the case proceeds unaffected and is now led by a deputy prosecutor.
  • Duterte, 80, remains in ICC custody after judges last week denied interim release, citing flight risk and potential witness intimidation, and a fitness-to-stand-trial assessment is pending.
  • Prosecutors allege crimes against humanity linked to drug-war killings, with reported death toll estimates ranging from more than 6,000 to about 30,000.