Roque denies interfering in Duterte's ICC case

Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has denied allegations that he interfered with former President Rodrigo Duterte's crimes against humanity case at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Roque admitted offering an 'additional legal remedy' outside of the ICC, subject to approval by the Duterte family.

Duterte's legal counsel, Atty. Nicholas Kaufman, described Roque's proposed initiative as a 'crazy scheme,' claiming it could jeopardize efforts to release Duterte from custody.

Kaufman also criticized Roque for portraying himself as the sole defender of Duterte and urged him to stop interfering in the case.

Roque defended his actions, emphasizing his loyalty to the Dutertes and calling on Kaufman to focus on bringing Duterte back to the Philippines.

Currently facing charges for qualified human trafficking related to a POGO firm before an Angeles, Pampanga court, Roque dismissed personal attacks against him as unwarranted.