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THE ICC PROBE Duterte's Drug war
VERA Files is covering the International Criminal Court’s investigation into the killings related to the drug war of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s administration.
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Peter Haynes is Duterte’s new ICC lawyer
By Ellen Tordesillas
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May 13, 2026
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Peter Haynes will represent former president Rodrigo Duterte in his crimes against humanity cases when trial begins at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands.This was officially revealed by former Duterte counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, in the unredacted version of his notice of withdrawal to ICC’s Trial Chamber III.
ICC orders disclosure of Duterte’s new counsel, grants Kaufman’s withdrawal
By Janna Millenas
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May 11, 2026
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The International Criminal Court Trial Chamber III has ordered the disclosure of the name of the new lawyer who will represent former president Rodrigo Duterte in his trial for crimes against humanity. At the same time, the chamber approved the request of lead defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman to withdraw from the case.
Kaufman to ICC: Order Registry to submit report on Duterte detention situation
By Janna Millenas
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May 9, 2026
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Nicholas Kaufman, counsel of former president Rodrigo Duterte until May 7, had asked the Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court to order the Registry to submit its observations based on video footage and documentation at the detention center. This is to support his argument that circumstances have changed that merit reconsideration of Duterte’s request for interim release.
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