ICC judges rule Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial
International Criminal Court judges ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial, which is set to begin in November.
Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial. Deutsche Welle reports the trial is set to begin in November.
The judges found he can understand the charges against him, according to Deutsche Welle. Al Jazeera reports that a panel of experts found he can follow the proceedings.
Duterte's legal team had argued that he suffers from cognitive deficiencies, Deutsche Welle reports.
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- Deutsche WelleRodrigo Duterte ruled fit to stand trial by ICC judgesThu, Oct 8, 11:31 AM EDT
- Al JazeeraPhilippines ex-President Duterte fit to stand trial, ICC rulesThu, Oct 8, 3:06 PM EDT
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