MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team on Thursday maintained that the prosecution does not have substantial evidence that the former chief executive provided practical assistance, encouragement, or moral support for the crimes committed during his administration’s bloody war on drugs. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Duterte ICC Hearing – Confirmation of Charges (Feb. 26) During the third day of the confirmation of charges hearing against Duterte before the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I, defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman argued that the prosecution had failed to elaborate on Duterte’s liability — whether through direct orders, solicitation, or aiding and abetting the killings committed during the […]... Keep on reading: Defense team says prosecution doesn't have enough evidence vs Duterte