Kaufman withdrawal shows Duterte case ‘indefensible,’ says group
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-09 14:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Europe, Military & Defence, Philippines, Law & Courts, International Orgs, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — The withdrawal of Nicholas Kaufman as the lead defense counsel of former president Rodrigo Duterte proves that the case against the former chief executive in the International Criminal Court (ICC) is indefensible, according to a group of Filipinos in Europe who are calling for the former leader’s conviction.
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