Defense seeks amended charges, interim release for Duterte if ICC reclassifies liability
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-02-27 01:03 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Military & Defence, Philippines, Law & Courts, International Orgs, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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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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