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ICC Dismisses Prosecutor Karim Khan Over Sexual Misconduct

7/25/2026

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ICC member states voted by a majority of 82 to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan for misconduct.
Diplomats said the misconduct involved a sexual relationship between Khan, a British barrister, and a junior ICC lawyer.
The dismissal will trigger an election for a new ICC prosecutor, which is not expected before next year.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no U.S. officials will be tried by the ICC.

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ICC member states voted by a majority of 82 to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan for misconduct.
Diplomats said the misconduct involved a sexual relationship between Khan, a British barrister, and a junior ICC lawyer.
The dismissal will trigger an election for a new ICC prosecutor, which is not expected before next year.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no U.S. officials will be tried by the ICC.