The International Criminal Court (ICC) is preparing to present two witnesses and thousands of pages of evidence in its case against former President Rodrigo Duterte, according to a newly released redacted filing by ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan. In his response to the Pre-Trial Chamber I, Khan disclosed that the prosecution has gathered a large volume of documentary materials requiring legal review before formal disclosure. Khan said that while the total amount of evidence to be used in the confirmation hearing is still being finalized, the majority of the evidence cited in the warrant application against Duterte will be included. Khan added that the prosecution plans to call up to two witnesses to testify in person during the confirmation hearing. The ICC prosecutor also informed the chamber that they will be turning over materials that could help the defense prepare their case in the coming days.. Read Full Story
