VP Sara Duterte confident in ex-Pres Duterte's ICC lawyer

Updated Mon, August 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM Published Mon, August 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Vice President Sara Duterte expressed confidence in Nicholas Kaufman, the lawyer chosen by her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, to represent him at an upcoming International Criminal Court (ICC) hearing.

VP Duterte stated that she and her family will follow the legal choices made by the former president, who is the client in the case.

She affirmed her trust in Kaufman's preparations for the September hearing, emphasizing cooperation with the legal team.

Former President Duterte was arrested in March and brought to The Hague for his alleged involvement in extrajudicial killings during his 'war on drugs' campaign.

He is scheduled to appear before ICC judges on September 23 to confirm the charges against him.

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