Defense seeks amended charges, interim release for Duterte if ICC reclassifies liability

MANILA, Philippines — The defense counsel for former president Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday asked judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to order the prosecution to amend its charges and consider his interim release if the chamber decides to alter the legal basis of liability in the case.

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