The International Criminal Court prosecution team has officially excluded a specific drug-related homicide from its legal brief concerning former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. This adjustment follows a directive from Trial Chamber III, which determined that the event in question took place outside the designated timeframe for the charges. Although this particular incident, labeled as Incident 57, was excised from the formal list of allegations, the prosecution has opted to keep the associated evidence and witness testimony. Prosecutors argue that these materials remain essential for demonstrating the broader context of crimes against humanity and for establishing the individual accountability of the former president. The case continues to move forward with the remaining evidence intact, as the court maintains its focus on the systemic nature of the alleged offenses during the Duterte administration.
Source : The Manila Times
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