Tag: law and justice
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ICC Judges Disqualify Chief Prosecutor Khan From Duterte Case Over Conflict-of-Interest Concerns
Background: The Duterte Case at the ICC The International Criminal Court (ICC) has long pursued charges related to the Philippines’ war on drugs, with former president Rodrigo Duterte at the center of the case. Arrest warrants were issued in The Hague for alleged murders linked to the crackdown, and the proceedings have faced a series…
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Duterte ICC Medical Consent Challenge Raises Questions About Legitimacy
Background Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is at the center of fresh procedural disputes in the International Criminal Court (ICC) over a medical report used in his pre-trial proceedings. In a public redacted filing dated Oct. 9, 2025, Duterte’s defense counsel argued that the medical consent form allegedly authorizing the disclosure of his health information…
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Letitia James Indicted by DOJ in Virginia Mortgage Case
Breaking: Letitia James Indicted in Virginia Mortgage Case The New York attorney general, Letitia James, was indicted Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, as the U.S. Department of Justice continues its efforts to pursue charges against high-profile political figures. Two sources familiar with the matter told CNN that the indictment relates to a 2023 mortgage James took…
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Remulla Vows Swift Action as Philippines’ New Ombudsman
New Ombudsman’s early priorities: speed, accountability, and reform Newly sworn Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has laid out an ambitious initial agenda focused on accelerating case processing, expanding investigations into high-profile corruption concerns, and strengthening the Ombudsman’s institutional capacity. Speaking to reporters after he took his oath, Remulla outlined a plan to clear the backlog that…
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Depraved: Singapore Man Jailed and Caned for Possessing Over 1,200 Child Abuse Photos and Videos
Overview of the case A 34-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 22 months in prison and two strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to possessing more than 1,200 files of child abuse material. Police seized the materials during a raid on his residence in October 2021. The case highlights the ongoing challenges authorities face…