Kaufman tells ICC trial court there's new basis to release Duterte

Victims call for Rodrigo Duterte's continued ICC detention ahead of trial

With former President Rodrigo Duterte set to face trial on charges of crimes against humanity over his war on drugs, the Common Legal Representatives of the Victims (CLRV) called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to continue his detention in The Hague, Netherlands.

Kaufman tells ICC trial court there's new basis to release Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — In one of his final contributions to the defense of Rodrigo Duterte, Nicholas Kaufman told a trial chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to reconsider the former president’s request for interim release as he has been reported to have been experiencing occasional “loss of balance” and “short-term memory.” In the observations filed on May 8 by the defense on Duterte’s detention, Kaufman said the reported medical i…

Duterte’s health deteriorating in ICC detention, defense lawyers say

MANILA, Philippines — Lawyers for former president Rodrigo Duterte told the International Criminal Court (ICC) that his health has significantly deteriorated in detention, citing repeated falls, memory lapses, and continuous video surveillance due to the risk of collapse.In a May 8, 2026 filing, the defense asked the Trial Chamber to direct the court’s Registry to submit video footage and related documentation from the ICC Detention Center, whic…