Prosecutor Accused of Sexual Misconduct Takes Leave From I.C.C.

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has announced a temporary step down amid an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against him. The British-born figure denied any harassment claims and communicated his decision to the court following the revelation that a female colleague accused him of trying to suppress her allegations. Khan had previously gained attention for pursuing arrest warrants for prominent figures like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin on charges related to war crimes and international violations.