A social media claim that International Criminal Court Judge Joanna Korner said former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was kidnapped is false. No official ICC records or transcripts support the assertion. The claim has circulated widely since June 3.
The post alleged that Korner made the remark because no Philippine court had issued a decision ordering Duterte's transfer to The Hague. The ICC Trial Chamber III, presided over by Korner, held a status conference on May 27 and set the trial date for November 30. Duterte was arrested on March 11, 2025, and faces three counts of crimes against humanity linked to his drug war policies. Philippine authorities have rejected claims of kidnapping, stating that the arrest complied with legal standards and that an Interpol warrant was used. The Department of Justice noted that due process was followed.
