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Roque, Medialdea, British counsel, bubuo sa defense team ni ex-Pres. Duterte
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has announced the legal defense team for former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Roque stated that he, former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, and a British lawyer named Attorney Kaufman will form the initial defense team.
Roque mentioned that while only Attorney Medialdea is currently recognized by the ICC, he has submitted the necessary documents to be officially included in the legal team.
He also noted that Attorney Kaufman is a member of the British Bar and is also a listed ICC counsel.
Vice President Sara Duterte, who is also a lawyer, is expected to attend the first hearing in the gallery.
Roque expressed his confidence that both he and the family will be able to have access to the former president before the hearing begins.
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