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CSB News USA · 9:09 AM
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing renewed scrutiny after a female staff member publicly accused Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan of sexual misconduct. The allegations, which are under investigation by the United Nations, have intensified pressure on the ICC as member states prepare to vote on Khan’s future. Khan has categorically denied all allegations.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing one of the most serious controversies in its history after a female lawyer who worked directly for Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan publicly accused him of sexual misconduct. The woman, identified only as Sarah at her request, told CNN that the alleged misconduct began after she became Khan’s assistant in February 2023 and continued for about a year. She alleged repeated unwanted physical contact, harassment, and non-consensual sexual acts. Speaking in an exclusive interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Sarah said the behavior escalated gradually, beginning with emotional boundary violations before becoming increasingly physical. She explained that she often felt unable to refuse Khan’s alleged advances because of the significant power imbalance between them. Sarah also feared losing her job, her income, and the work visa that allows her to live in the Netherlands with her husband and son. “There is no way for something to be consensual when you have such a power disparity,” Sarah said. “Mr. Khan was not just my boss—he was…
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