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Pre-trial hearings have begun at the International Criminal Court against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte over alleged crimes against humanity linked to his deadly anti-drugs campaign. Prosecutors presented evidence suggesting his responsibility for dozens of murders, while Duterte's defense team accused them of cherry-picking facts and maintained his innocence.
A panel of United Nations experts has declared that the atrocities described in the Jeffrey Epstein files may reasonably meet the legal threshold for crimes against humanity. This grave assessment points to the potential involvement of the International Criminal Court (ICC), signaling a global determination to hold powerful individuals accountable, irrespective of national jurisdiction or status. The UN's statement emphasizes the systematic, transnational nature of the alleged abuses, underscoring the international community's serious commitment to justice.
