Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC defense team: ⁠New lawyer joins

Duterte’s new lawyer seen to focus on jurisdiction issue

The new lawyer who was confirmed to have joined the defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte is expected to focus on issues related to the International Criminal Court  jurisdiction over the case.

Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC defense team: ⁠New lawyer joins

MANILA, Philippines — Another lawyer has joined former President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. Based on a document by the ICC dated April 7, Dov Jacobs has been named as Associate Counsel upon the request of Duterte’s lead counsel, Nicholas Kaufman. READ: ICC confirms appointment of Nicholas

Associate counsel joins Duterte team

(UPDATE) THE International Criminal Court (ICC) has appointed French attorney Dov Jacobs as associate counsel for former president Rodrigo Duterte, who stands accused of crimes against humanity before the tribunal. The ICC Registry confirmed the appointment in an official notification issued on Tuesday, marking a pivotal step in the high-profile proceedings. The decision follows a formal request submitted on April 2, 2025, by Duterte's lead defe…

Enrile says Duterte may have been ICC target even before presidency

Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile believes that former President Rodrigo Duterte was likely already on the International Criminal Court’s radar even before he assumed the presidency. In a Facebook post, Enrile shared his skepticism over Duterte’s return to the Philippines, citing a 2024 book published in the United States. He quoted a passage …

ICC Tracker: Second lawyer joins Duterte defense team

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been notified of the appointment of Dov Jacobs as associate counsel for former President Rodrigo Duterte, a court document released on April 7 shows. Duterte’s lead counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, requested Jacobs to assist the defense team as associate counsel in the proceedings. Jacobs has accepted the appointment and was subsequently confirmed by the ICC Registry on April 3. Duterte’s defense team also su…