Tag: interim release
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Sara Duterte Silent on ICC Interim Release Denial, amid mounting scrutiny
Overview Vice President Sara Duterte has offered no public statement regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC) ruling that denied interim release for her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte. As of late Friday and into Saturday, the Duterte camp had not issued a direct response, continuing a pattern of cautious public engagement amid a highly scrutinized…
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Sara Duterte silent on ICC ruling denying Duterte’s interim release as court cites family influence
Overview: ICC decision and the daughter’s silence The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague recently denied former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release, a decision prompting extensive commentary about political influence in the Philippines. As the ruling drew headlines abroad, Vice President Sara Duterte remained tight-lipped as of late Friday into Saturday, refraining…
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Duterte interim release terms approved by ICC officials
Overview: Duterte interim release terms gain cautious momentum The International Criminal Court (ICC) appears to be moving toward considering an interim release for former president Rodrigo Duterte, as his legal team submitted a redacted document in Dubai stating they have no objections to potential conditions. The filing, dated Sept. 26 and signed by defense counsel…
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Duterte Interim Release Terms Approved: No Objections
Overview: A Potential Step Toward Interim Release The legal team for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has informed the International Criminal Court (ICC) that it has no objections to conditions that might accompany an interim release if the court grants such a measure. A redacted document dated September 26, signed in Dubai by defense counsel…
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Duterte Interim Release Terms: No Objections From Officials
Overview: Duterte’s Interim Release Terms Under ICC Review The legal team for former president Rodrigo Duterte has signaled no objections to potential conditions surrounding an interim release, according to a redacted document dated Sept. 26 and filed in Dubai. Authored by Duterte’s defense counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, the filing states that the team would not oppose…