World court prosecutor who went after Netanyahu for war crimes suspended over sexual misconduct

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended with immediate effect following a sexual misconduct investigation. The court's governing body, the Assembly of States Parties, referred disciplinary proceedings against Khan to member states and suspended him pending a final decision. This development comes after Khan sought arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Khan denies wrongdoing, but the Assembly of States Parties Bureau found he committed serious misconduct. The case will now be considered by a special session of the Assembly of States Parties. Israel and the United States, neither of which are members of the ICC, have rejected its jurisdiction and condemned Khan's previous actions.

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has been suspended following a disciplinary process concerning sexual abuse allegations. The ICC's governing body announced the suspension after its executive committee voted to refer the proceedings to the court's member states for a decision on Khan's future. The committee determined that Khan committed serious misconduct in connection with the claims, which were brought by a woman who worked for him and allege coercive and nonconsensual sexual behavior between 2023 and 2024. Khan has repeatedly denied the allegations. This referral to the 125 member states is an unprecedented step for the ICC and could lead to a vote on his removal from office. Khan had previously stepped aside from his duties.

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended from his duties pending a vote by member states on sexual misconduct allegations. The ICC's governing body, the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties, announced the suspension and referral to disciplinary proceedings after reviewing a UN investigation report and judicial advice. Khan's lawyers strongly reject the decision, calling it unlawful and unsupported by evidence, and reiterate his denial of any wrongdoing. The Bureau stated the suspension is not a final outcome and that details of the proceedings will remain confidential. Khan has recently been in the international spotlight for seeking arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders.

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended from his duties pending a decision by the court's oversight body. The Assembly of States Parties referred Khan for disciplinary proceedings following allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide, which he denies. A United Nations investigation reportedly found evidence of nonconsensual sexual contact, though a judicial panel found the investigation inconclusive. Khan had previously temporarily stepped down in May 2025. The Assembly of States Parties will hold a special session to determine if Khan can remain in his position, with a removal requiring a majority vote of its 125 member states.