Nicholas Kaufman

Nicholas Kaufman is the lead counsel for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC), where Duterte faces charges related to crimes against humanity during his war on drugs. Kaufman has requested delays in proceedings and interim release for Duterte, citing lack of flight risk, while also seeking to submit Senate committee findings to counter prosecution claims.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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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).
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OPCV urges ICC to reject Duterte's postponement request

The Office of Public Counsel for Victims (OPCV) has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to reject Rodrigo Duterte's defense team request to postpone a decision on its jurisdictional challenge.
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Duterte lawyers ask ICC to delay decision on temporary release

Former President Rodrigo Duterte's lawyers have requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber to delay a decision on his bid for temporary release, citing ongoing efforts to obtain necessary documents and approvals.
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Duterte’s defense seeks Senate findings to counter ICC prosecution

The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte is seeking to submit findings from a Senate committee inquiry to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to the prosecution's opposition to Duterte's request for interim release.
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Duterte's lawyers ask ICC to disqualify two judges

The legal team representing former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) Presidency to disqualify two judges involved in his case.
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Duterte's lawyers challenge ICC jurisdiction, but court proceeds

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's defense team challenged the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed during his presidency, arguing that since the Philippines withdrew from the ICC's Rome Statute in 2019, the court no longer has authority to proceed with an investigation.
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Duterte's lawyer denies restricting drug war victims' participation in ICC

Lawyer Nicholas Kaufman, former President Rodrigo Duterte's lead counsel at the International Criminal Court (ICC), denied claims that he sought to restrict drug war victims' participation by requiring specific identification documents.
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Duterte’s defense team proposes strict ID verification for victim applicants

Former President Rodrigo Duterte's defense team has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to adopt strict standards for verifying the identities of victim applicants and their legal representation.
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Palace spox warns Duterte’s lawyer of EJK challenges

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro commented on lawyer Nicholas Kaufman's defense of former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC), noting potential challenges due to Duterte’s admission of killings.
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ICC appoints Atty. Dov Jacobs as Duterte's assoc counsel

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has released the name of another lawyer joining former President Rodrigo Duterte's defense team.
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