ICC allows Duterte counsel to quit as lead lawyer seeks exit

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court has allowed lawyer Dov Jacobs to withdraw as associate counsel of former President Rodrigo Duterte, as lead defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman also sought permission to leave the former president’s crimes against humanity case. Trial Chamber III in The Hague granted Jacobs’ request on May 8, saying it saw that “no prejudice arises or inconvenience is caused” by his withdrawal since Duterte remained represented by lead counsel and the “existing defense team.” READ: ICC OK’d request of another Duterte defense member to quit Kaufman’s own request to withdraw, also dated May 8, was made […]...

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