ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Removed Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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Karim Khan, the top prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has been removed from his position following allegations of sexual misconduct. He is accused of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior staff member at the ICC. Khan is also alleged to have attempted to prevent the staff member from formally pursuing her complaint. He has denied all the allegations made against him.

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