ICC prosecution seeks admission of testimony on alleged DDS policy in Duterte case

MANILA, Philippines - The prosecution at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has asked judges to admit the previously recorded testimony of a key prosecution witness, saying it could provide evidence on an alleged policy of using violent crimes, including murder, to "neutralize" alleged criminals in the Philippines.In a Sept. 7 filing, the prosecution asked Trial Chamber III to admit the recorded testimony of the witness, identified as P-1100, under Rule 68(3) of the ICC Rules of Procedure and Evidence in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte.The prosecution said the testimony is relevant to the alleged policy as well as the alleged modus operandi of the Davao Death Squad (DDS) and Duterte's individual criminal responsibility, including his alleged knowledge and intent.Much of the witness's identity and evidence remain redacted in the public version of the filing.