ICC Removes Chief Prosecutor Amid Scandal | Belfast News

The ICC just ousted its first-ever chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, in a historic vote after allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide — a claim he denies. Suspended in June amid an investigation, documents suggest he engaged in a relationship and tried to block the probe. The fallout is explosive: Venezuela vows to quit the court over perceived bias, especially after the ICC dropped its Venezuela sanctions probe. Meanwhile, the court’s Gaza investigation continues, and experts suspect political currents — particularly the ICC’s pursuit of Western leaders — influenced the decision. Warrants remain in place, but the move signals a major fracture in the court’s global credibility. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85fc3f12a16ad868