ICC orders new medical exams for Duterte, delays trial date

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III on Wednesday put off setting the schedule of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s trial as it ordered a new round of medical examinations for him. READ: LIVE UPDATES: First Status Conference for Duterte at the ICC This as Presiding Judge Joanna Korner during the first status conference told the parties in the case that the chamber is set to propose the order to have Duterte be re-examined by medical experts  “hopefully either today or tomorrow.” “I only hope they can carry up the assessment with some speed,” said Korner. “So […]...

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