FACT CHECK: Kaufman hasn’t ‘won’ Duterte’s ICC case; judges’ deliberations ongoing

2026-03-12 - 04:35

Claim: Nicholas Kaufman, defense counsel of former president Rodrigo Duterte, has successfully defended Duterte and secured a victory in his crimes against humanity case at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook post by the page “PrimeTime Celebs,” uploaded on March 6, claimed that the ICC confirmation of charges hearing had ended with Kaufman impressing the judges, raising the possibility of dismissal within 60 days.