International Criminal Court prosecutor steps down amid sexual misconduct allegations

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The scandal-plagued prosecutor for the International Criminal Court (ICC) has stepped down pending investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. The allegations emerged last year and led to pressure on Khan to resign. Khan has denied the accusations.

Key Points

  • Khan has taken leave pending the outcome of an investigation into the allegations
  • Women's rights groups called for Khan to resign after the allegations emerged
  • The court's watchdog urged Khan to minimize contact with the woman who made the allegations

Pros

  • Transparency in addressing allegations of misconduct
  • Women's rights groups welcomed the prosecutor stepping down

Cons

  • Potential impact on ongoing investigations at the court due to sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump
  • Questions raised about the integrity of the court's decisions