MANILA, Philippines — Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s lead defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman on Friday used his closing statements before the International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I to take aim at both the victims’ legal representatives and mainstream media accusing them of making allegations without evidence and disregarding the presumption of innocence for his client. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Duterte ICC Hearing – Confirmation of Charges (Feb 27) During the final hearing on the confirmation of charges against Duterte, Kaufman directly addressed the legal representative for the victims, Filipino lawyer Gilbert Andres, and maintained that he has always paid respect to […]... Keep on reading: Kaufman criticizes victims' counsel, media in closing remarks