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Second Woman Accuses ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan of Sexual Misconduct

The new account is now being examined by a UN oversight investigation.

Overview

  • The accuser told The Guardian she was an unpaid intern in 2009 and describes repeated unwanted advances and touching, including invitations to work at Khan’s home.
  • Her description closely aligns with allegations from a current ICC staff lawyer who says incidents occurred between 2023 and 2024.
  • Khan’s legal team calls the accusations entirely false and says he has submitted evidence they argue contradicts key claims.
  • The UN Office of Internal Oversight Services is assessing both complaints, and a finding of serious misconduct could lead to a secret vote by ICC member states on his removal.
  • Khan has stepped aside from his duties since May during the inquiry and has alleged a hostile campaign against him, a claim for which reporting presents no evidence involving the women.