Nicholas Kaufman

Nicholas Kaufman is the lead counsel representing former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. He has faced criticism for advocating strict identification requirements for victims seeking to participate in the proceedings, arguing that such measures are necessary to prevent misidentification and double-counting issues. Despite the controversy, Kaufman continues to work towards expediting the confirmation of charges hearing scheduled for September 23, 2025.

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Last updated at April 23, 2025.

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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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Sara Duterte returns from Hague after supporting detained father

Vice President Sara Duterte returned to the Philippines on Sunday evening, April 6, after a nearly month-long stay in The Hague supporting her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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Roque seeks Duterte’s ICC defense team role, faces VP Sara's rejection

Former presidential spokesman Harry Roque is attempting to join Rodrigo Duterte's defense team at the ICC but faces obstacles.
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Author Nicholas Kaufmann asks Filipinos to stop messaging

American author Nicholas Kaufmann has asked Filipinos to cease messaging him due to confusion over his identity as former President Rodrigo Duterte's ICC lawyer.
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Duterte's defense team mulls ICC interim release

Former President Rodrigo Duterte's defense team is considering filing an interim release application with the International Criminal Court (ICC) but has not yet decided on the timing.
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Duterte’s lawyer argues case should be dismissed before trial

Rodrigo Duterte's lead lawyer Nicholas Kaufman stated on Sunday there was a 'compelling' argument to dismiss the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against the former Philippine president before it goes to trial.
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ICC sets April deadlines for Duterte case evidence disclosure

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered both the prosecution and defense teams in former President Rodrigo Duterte's case to disclose evidence by next month ahead of a September 23 confirmation of charges hearing regarding crimes against humanity.
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