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ICC Chief Prosecutor Ordered To Recuse Himself From Venezuela Case Due To Conflict Of Interest

Karim Khan (Credit: Getty Images)

The International Criminal Court (ICC) ordered its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, to recuse himself from the case investigating crimes against humanity in Venezuela because a family of member of his is investigating the South American country.

The Washington Post noted that appeals judges at the ICC concluded there was "reason to believe that a ground for disqualification" due to the family relationship. Khan is already on leave from the entity due to an unrelated investigation involving sexual misconduct.

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