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ICC Prosecutor Set to Present More Evidence in Duterte’s Crimes Against Humanity Case
THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS (18 April 2025) – The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) prosecution team, handling the crimes against humanity case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, plans to present two live witnesses, extensive documentary evidence, and nearly 16 hours of audio-visual recordings during the confirmation of charges hearing scheduled for September 23, 2025.
The ICC Docket: Duterte’s Journey from Manila to The Hague
In 2017, the Magdalo group—led by Senator Antonio Trillanes and Representative Gary Alejano—filed a case before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, against former President Rodrigo R. Duterte.
Who Is the New Lawyer on Duterte’s Legal Team?
The Hague - Dov Jacobs, recently appointed as associate counsel for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, is best known for his role in representing Laurent Gbagbo, the former president of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), whose case was acquitted by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Duterte Presses Sara on ICC Defense Plans; Victim's Lawyers Gear Up to Strike Back
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS (March 23, 2025): Former President Rodrigo Duterte discussed timelines and legal strategy with his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, during their most recent conversation last week.
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