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Duterte camp appeals denial of release plea
Pre-trial judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte's bid for interim release, citing him as a flight risk and a threat to witnesses.
The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I's decision, dated September 26, 2025 and released on October 10, 2025, found that Duterte's detention continued to remain necessary.
Duterte's defense team has filed an appeal for interim release after the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejected their earlier request.
Duterte's lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman confirmed that an appeal was filed "a week ago" and described the tribunal's decision as erroneous.
The ICC decision noted that Duterte should remain in detention to ensure that he would not obstruct or endanger the investigation and the proceedings.
Duterte's son, Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo "Pulong" Duterte, branded the ICC's decision as "political theater" and a "gross and disgraceful miscarriage of justice."
The International Coalition for Human Rights (ICHRP) welcomed the ICC's decision, stating it upholds the rights of victims.
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