FACT CHECK: Phoenix Wright a fictional attorney, NOT Duterte’s new counsel
A Facebook page posted a graphic announcing a fake and fictional new defense attorney for former president Rodrigo Duterte.
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FACT CHECK: FAKE graphic uses fictional character to show support for Duterte
A graphic on Facebook is claiming a certain judge named "Alice N. Borderland" argued that former president Rodrigo Duterte should not be held liable for his crimes against humanity. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Duterte did NOT tell Kaufman to ‘cease all legal efforts’ after ICC says he’s fit to stand trial
Online users are circulating a quote attributed to Nicholas Kaufman, claiming that former president Rodrigo Duterte has "instructed" him to stop all legal actions related to the crimes against humanity charge before the International Criminal Court. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Witnesses, evidence in Duterte’s drug war case exist, contrary to claims online
Several Facebook pages and users claimed there are no pieces of evidence and witnesses on the alleged crimes committed under former president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Duterte NOT returning home, ICC has NOT decided on indefinite adjournment plea
A video posted on Facebook is claiming that former president Rodrigo Duterte can now return to the Philippines after his legal team requested the International Criminal Court to indefinitely adjourn all legal proceedings against him. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Stealing of public funds NOT a crime against humanity
Musician-turned-lawyer Jimmy Bondoc falsely claimed that stealing public funds intended for flood control is a crime against humanity and falls under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Pahayag ni Dela Rosa sa prinsipyo ng complementarity ng ICC nakaliligaw
Iginiit ni Senador Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, dating hepe ng Philippine National Police (PNP), na ang imbestigasyon ng International Criminal Court (ICC) sa mga pagpatay na may kinalaman sa droga sa ilalim ng administrasyong Duterte ay lumalabag sa complementarity principle ng Rome Statute. Ito ay nakaliligaw.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Dela Rosa’s statement on ICC complementarity principle is misleading
In pursuing its own investigation, the ICC is going after top state officials who may be responsible for crimes against humanity but are not being investigated by the Philippines. This is where the principle of complementarity is violated and the justification for the resumption of the ICC’s drug war probe.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Dela Rosa makes baseless claim that ‘no crimes against humanity’ occurred in the Philippine drug war
Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, the chief implementer of the controversial war on drugs during the Duterte administration, claimed without citing proof that no crimes against humanity occurred in the government’s anti-drug campaign.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Pahayag ni Dela Rosa na ‘walang crimes against humanity’ ang nangyari sa giyera laban sa droga sa Pilipinas walang basehan
Walang binabanggit na patunay, iginiit ni Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, ang punong tagapagpatupad ng kontrobersyal na digmaan laban sa droga noong administrasyong Duterte, na walang krimen laban sa sangkatauhan ang naganap sa kampanya kontra droga ng gobyerno.