Ruto’s ICC Lawyer Karim Khan Accused of Misconduct
Ruto’s ICC Lawyer Karim Khan, who now serves as the ICC’s prosecutor has been accused of misconduct towards a member of his office.
Confirming the allegations was the President of the ICC’s Assembly of State Parties, its management oversight, and legislative body who said he was aware of recent public reports regarding alleged misconduct by Karim Ahmad Khan towards a member of his office.
“I am aware of recent public reports regarding alleged misconduct by the ICC prosecutor towards a member of his office. I can confirm that the independent oversight mechanism (IOM) was seized of this matter based on a third-party report,” read official communication.
The court adheres to a “zero-tolerance policy towards prohibited conduct, such as harassment, including sexual harassment, discrimination and abuse of authority,”
Khan has however, denied the accusations saying he would be willing to provide any information needed to the court’s Independent Oversight Mechanism (IOM). He also noted that his office has been the target of a “wide range of attacks and threats.”
“There is no truth to suggestions of such misconduct. I have worked in diverse contexts for 30 years and there has never been such a complaint lodged against me by anyone.”
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