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ICC Prosecutor Faces Misconduct Allegations Ahead of Decision

4/3/2026

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The Assembly of States Parties voted that a majority believes ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan may have committed misconduct, while Khan denies the allegations and has been on leave since May 2025, with a final decision expected in June 2025.
The judges' panel criticized the UN report for lacking witness assessments and relying on hearsay.
Legal experts and the African Bar Association urged the ASP to respect the judges' findings.

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The Assembly of States Parties voted that a majority believes ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan may have committed misconduct, while Khan denies the allegations and has been on leave since May 2025, with a final decision expected in June 2025.
The judges' panel criticized the UN report for lacking witness assessments and relying on hearsay.
Legal experts and the African Bar Association urged the ASP to respect the judges' findings.