Legal Proceedings

The victims' legal team in Rodrigo Duterte's International Criminal Court case remains intact after the lead defense lawyer withdrew his challenge. Meanwhile, the prosecution has questioned the composition of Duterte's defense 'team'.

February 27, 2026 Reported by AI

A federal judge has denied a motion to separate Lil Durk's trial from his three co-defendants and postponed the proceedings to August 20, despite objections from the rapper's legal team. The Grammy-winning artist, whose real name is Durk Banks, faces charges related to a 2022 Los Angeles shooting targeting rival rapper Quando Rondo. Banks has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody without bail.

The Damaskus Dossier leak, exposing Bashar al-Assad's regime's brutality against its own population, could serve as key evidence in future legal cases. Prosecutor Reena Devgun from the unit against international and organized crime has investigated similar Syrian material before. She highlights the documentation's immense value for justice.

December 03, 2025 Reported by AI

The International Criminal Court's appeals chamber denied former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's plea for temporary liberty on November 28, 2025, citing his ongoing influence over supporters. The decision highlighted risks from Duterte Diehard Supporters, likened in commentary to a cult of personality similar to Charles Manson's followers. Meanwhile, the Office of the Solicitor General re-entered the case at the Supreme Court on December 1.

The Biobío Regional Prosecutor's Office will formalize charges against three crew members of the fishing vessel Cobra and the company Blumar for culpable homicide in the collision that killed seven fishermen from the Bruma boat. The incident happened on March 30 off the coast of Coronel. The victims' families accept the formalization but argue there was intent, while the defense calls it an accident.

November 17, 2025 Reported by AI

A judge has summoned two climate activists from Futuro Vegetal and a journalist to trial for a protest at Barajas airport in July 2023. They face a minor offense of damages after more serious charges were dismissed. The action involved gluing themselves to a runway floor for two hours.