The front page of The Times reported that the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, "had inappropriate touching and sexual behavior" with his assistants.
British barrister Karim Khan took leave in May, when an investigation into allegations of misconduct and retaliation against him was underway. During invitations to her home, his office in The Hague, and overseas trips. These allegations became a topic of gossip at the International Criminal Court (ICC). According to a phone recording heard by The Times, Khan spoke with the alleged victim about these allegations and told her that the International Criminal Court had been "damaged in reputation" by those who wanted to portray him as a "corrupt prosecutor."
He also asked her whether she had filed a complaint with the ICC's governing body and encouraged her to do so if she felt it appropriate. It is alleged that the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court kissed, touched, and had sexual relations with a junior staff member over 11 months, and then tried to find out whether she had requested an investigation into his behavior.
The Times interviewed the woman's relatives and colleagues, including her husband, and was able to report details of the allegations, including that 55-year-old Khan had sexually assaulted her. Khan denied the allegations and stated through his lawyer that he had never engaged in any inappropriate behavior. He denied harassing or abusing anyone, abusing his authority, or engaging in any inappropriate professional behavior. At the time, Khan was preparing arrest warrants related to the Gaza war, including one for the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Some people, including Khan, said these allegations were intended to discredit him, but the husband of the alleged victim denied this.
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