Another Duterte defense member to quit, ICC OKs his request to withdraw

MANILA, Philippines — The request of Lawyer Dov Jacobs to withdraw as the associate counsel of former President Rodrigo Duterte in his crimes against humanity case has been granted by a trial chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Trial Chamber (TC) III on Friday, which was a day after being informed of the request of the French lawyer, said it saw that “no prejudice arises or inconvenience is caused” from this move. READ: Kaufman to step down as lead defense lawyer of Rodrigo Duterte in ICC The TC III ruling dated May 8 noted that it granted the […]... Keep on reading: Another Duterte defense member to quit, ICC OKs his request to withdraw

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