INTERIM RELEASE DENIED.

 

NO INTERIM RELEASE FOR RODRIGO DUTERTE

BREAKING: The ICC Appeals Chamber rejected on Friday former president Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal for interim release, ordering that he remain in detention while proceedings on his crimes against humanity case continue.

In its ruling, the Appeals Chamber upheld the earlier decision of the Pre-Trial Chamber I, which found that Duterte’s release would pose risks to witnesses, evidence, and the integrity of the investigation.

The ICC Appeals Chamber rejected all three grounds of appeal by the Duterte camp on interim release.