La CPI rechaza la solicitud de Duterte de recusar jueces en su caso de crímenes contra la humanidad. ICC rejects Duterte's request to recuse judges in his case on crimes against humanity.

La CPI desestimó la solicitud del expresidente filipino Rodrigo Duterte de recusar a dos jueces de su caso, que involucra cargos de crímenes contra la humanidad. The ICC has dismissed former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's request to recuse two judges from his case, which involves charges of crimes against humanity. Sus abogados argumentaron una posible parcialidad, pero el tribunal dictaminó que tales solicitudes solo pueden venir de los propios jueces. His lawyers argued potential bias, but the court ruled that such requests can only come from the judges themselves. La fiscalía ha revelado 139 piezas de evidencia en contra de Duterte, incluidos documentos relacionados con la orden de arresto y detalles de los asesinatos. The prosecution has disclosed 139 pieces of evidence against Duterte, including documents related to the arrest warrant and details of killings. Una audiencia previa al juicio para confirmar los cargos está fijada para septiembre. A pre-trial hearing to confirm charges is set for September.