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Dela Rosa's wife appeals to 'powerful few' amid Duterte ICC case
The wife of former Philippine National Police chief Ronald dela Rosa has made a public appeal as the defense team of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte contests witness testimony admissibility in his International Criminal Court crimes against humanity case.
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MANILA — The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte has filed opposition to the prosecution's attempt to introduce two witness testimonies as evidence in his crimes against humanity proceedings before the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
The legal challenge comes as complex proceedings continue regarding allegations stemming from the former administration's controversial war on drugs campaign. Duterte's defense has mounted a vigorous challenge to the prosecution's evidentiary submissions, arguing against the admissibility of the disputed testimonies.
Meanwhile, the family of Ronald dela Rosa, the former Philippine National Police chief who served under Duterte, has made a public appeal. Dela Rosa's wife has called on what she described as the "powerful few," seeking intervention or consideration as related legal matters continue to unfold in the Philippines and internationally.
The ICC case represents a significant legal development for the former administration, with proceedings expected to continue examining the circumstances surrounding the drug war campaign that resulted in thousands of deaths between 2016 and 2022.