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New ICC warrants of arrest in Duterte case defy logic, defense lawyer Kaufman says
The legal team of former President Rodrigo Duterte stated they have no information regarding a supposed arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Senator Ronald Dela Rosa.
Duterte's lawyer, Nicholas Kaufman, commented that any additional arrest warrant would be illogical, given that the ICC has not yet decided on an appeal questioning its jurisdiction over Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity.
The defense team had previously argued that the Philippines' withdrawal from the ICC's jurisdiction meant the court could not try the former president.
This statement comes after former Palace spokesperson Harry Roque claimed on Sunday that an arrest warrant for Dela Rosa had been issued.
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla had also previously mentioned the existence of an arrest warrant against Dela Rosa from the ICC, but did not elaborate on its non-implementation.
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