INQToday: Drug War Victims Oppose Rodrigo Duterte’s Plea for Interim Release

INQToday: Drug war victims oppose Rodrigo Duterte’s plea for interim release

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Drug war victims oppose Rodrigo Duterte’s plea for interim release Victims of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs are opposing his appeal for interim release to an undisclosed territory, fearing that such freedom could put their lives in danger. In a filing dated June 25, Paolina Massidda — principal counsel of the Office of Public Counsel for Victims (OPCV) — submitted that the d…

Victims cite Duterte's threats, influence in opposing ICC release

Victims of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs have opposed his request for interim release from detention, warning that allowing him to go free—temporarily or otherwise—could endanger their lives and destabilize the country.

Counsel for victims asks ICC to reject Duterte’s bid for interim release

The principal counsel of the Office of the Public Counsel for Victims in the International Criminal Court has asked the tribunal to reject former President Rodrigo Duterte's request for interim release.

Victims urge ICC to reject Duterte’s bid for interim release

MANILA — Victims of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody campaign against illegal drugs have asked the Pre-Trial Chamber 1 of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to reject his request for interim release. In a response to Duterte’s petition, Paolina Massed, principal counsel for the victims, said the former president’s interim release “would be hard to fathom for the victims who have clearly expressed the view that he should remain in de…

Counsel for drug war victims opposes Duterte release plea

MANILA – The principal counsel of the Office of Public Counsel for Victims has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to reject former president Rodrigo Duterte’s request for an interim release. In a court document released Wednesday night, Principal Counsel Paolina Massida said…