ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, was suspended on June 8, 2026, following allegations of sexual misconduct by a female employee. A UN investigation found evidence of nonconsensual sexual contact, though a judicial panel deemed it inconclusive. Khan denies the allegations and had stepped aside in May 2025. The Assembly of States Parties will decide on his removal. The scandal has drawn political reactions, including from Israel, which cited it to challenge ICC arrest warrants against its leaders.
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ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Violence Allegations
Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has been suspended from his position following allegations of sexual violence against a female employee. Khan denies the accusations and claims he is the target of a campaign. The allegations emerged in October 2024, shortly after Khan applied for an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Reports from Israeli magazines +972 and The Guardian suggest Israeli intelligence may have surveilled Khan and his predecessor for years. In November 2025, The Guardian reported that two London-based private security firms hired by Qatar attempted to discredit the accuser. An internal UN investigation reportedly found no wrongdoing by Khan, but the final decision remains pending. Khan, known for issuing arrest warrants against Vladimir Putin and Hamas leaders, has also faced threats against his family and U.S. sanctions.
taz.de - taz.deICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended from duty following allegations of sexual misconduct towards a female staff member. The decision was announced by the Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties on June 8, 2026, and will be referred to the full Assembly of member states for a final decision. Khan, who has denied the allegations and pledged cooperation, had temporarily stepped down in May 2025. The suspension has sparked political reactions, particularly from Israel, whose UN ambassador Danny Danon called the ICC 'rotten to the core' and demanded the lifting of arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Khan had previously obtained ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Hamas leaders, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
taz.de - taz.deICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended from duty following allegations of sexual misconduct against a female employee. The decision was announced on June 8, 2026, by the Presidium of the Assembly of States Parties, which referred the case to the General Assembly for a final decision. Khan, who has denied the allegations and agreed to cooperate with investigators, resigned from his position in May 2025. The suspension has sparked political reactions, particularly from Israel, whose UN ambassador Danny Danon called for the arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be lifted, arguing the suspension proves the ICC is 'corrupt to the core.' Khan had previously obtained arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Israeli defense officials, Hamas leaders, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The ICC has been prosecuting war crimes since 2002.
taz.de - taz.deICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Assault Allegations
Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has been suspended from his duties with immediate effect following allegations of sexual assault made by a female employee. The employee accused Khan of harassing her repeatedly over a long period and forcing her to perform sexual acts. A United Nations commission investigated the claims and submitted its report in December 2025, though the report has not been published. Three ICC judges also prepared a legal opinion based on the investigation, which also remains confidential. Khan, who has been on temporary leave for over a year, denies all allegations and had intended to return once the matter was resolved. The ICC's contracting states will hold a special session to decide on possible impeachment. Khan, who became chief prosecutor in 2021, previously issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin, actions that drew U.S. sanctions against the court.
Nachrichten - WELTICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended from his duties following a referral for disciplinary proceedings by the court's oversight body. The suspension comes after a two-year scandal involving allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide, which Khan denies. A UN investigation found evidence of nonconsensual sexual contact, though a judicial panel deemed the investigation inconclusive. The final decision on Khan's removal rests with the Assembly of States Parties, which will hold a special session. Khan had temporarily stepped aside in May 2025 pending the investigation. The process is unprecedented for the ICC, and removal would require a majority vote in a secret ballot of its 125 member states.
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