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ICC update: Haynes opposes prosecution Nov. 30 trial start proposal, seeks new test on Duterte’s fitness for trial
“In light of Mr Duterte’s advanced age and medical condition, any requirement that he attend hearings in person would likely necessitate significant health-related accommodations,” Haynes said.
FACT CHECK: ‘Supreme leader’ expressing support for Bato vs ICC warrant is FICTIONAL
Following the issuance of an ICC warrant against Sen. Bato Dela Rosa, a graphics card claiming that "Supreme Leader" Admiral General Aladeen expressed support for the senator circulated online. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Taylor Swift expressing support for Duterte SATIRE
A viral quote card claiming international superstar Taylor Swift has thrown her support behind former president Rodrigo Duterte is fabricated and satire.
FACT CHECK: International celebrities as Duterte’s defense lawyers FAKE
Singer-songwriters Lana Del Rey and Sabrina Carpenter are being targeted by disinformation peddlers, falsely claiming they are Duterte's ICC defense lawyers. The viral posts are AI-generated.
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.
FACT CHECK: Locsin did NOT testify for Duterte at the ICC
Multiple posts are claiming that Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Teodoro Locsin testified at the International Criminal Court regarding the case of former president Rodrigo Duterte. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Receipt is FAKE; Marcos did NOT pay ICC to detain Duterte
The International Criminal Court told VERA Files that the "receipt" circulating online is not a legitimate document.
FACT CHECK: NO ‘Global Defense Agency director’ asking ICC to release Duterte
A graphic supposedly showing "Global Defense Agency Director Cecil Stedman" calling on the International Criminal Court to release former president Rodrigo Duterte is circulating online. This is fake. Cecil Stedman is a fictional character in a comic series.
FACT CHECK: Viral photo of ‘Italian president’ submitting petition to ICC SATIRE
Viral posts circulating online are claiming that "Italian president" Joaquin Archivaldo Guzmán Loera submitted a petition to the ICC over the rejected appeal of former president Rodrigo Duterte. This is satire.
