ICC Chief Prosecutor Resists Calls to Step Down Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation and Tensions Over Netanyahu Case

The Hague, Netherlands — Karim Khan KC, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), is facing significant pressure from high-level colleagues to step down due to ongoing sexual misconduct investigations. Khan, who recently initiated war crimes charges against Israel, has refused to leave his position despite the controversy surrounding him and the formal allegations made against him. In May, it was revealed that a female lawyer at the ICC had levied serious accusations against Khan, describing incidents of improper physical contact both in his office and during an official trip. These revelations triggered … Read more

Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Georgia Prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery Case

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — A significant legal development has occurred as a judge dismissed a felony indictment against Jackie Johnson, a former Georgia prosecutor implicated in misconduct during the investigation into the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in 2020. Johnson, who served as the top legal officer in coastal Glynn County, faced allegations of misusing her position to shield the individuals responsible for Arbery’s death. On Wednesday, Senior Judge John R. Turner cited procedural flaws in the indictment’s language as the basis for his decision, which pertained to a charge of Johnson violating her oath of office. … Read more

Former Raleigh County Prosecutor Benjamin Hatfield Disbarred Following Scandal and Multiple Allegations

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Benjamin Hatfield, former Raleigh County prosecuting attorney, has been disbarred from practicing law across West Virginia following a series of professional and personal controversies. The state’s Supreme Court of Appeals rendered Hatfield unable to practice law by annulling his license, a decision made with his voluntary consent last Wednesday. Hatfield, who stepped down from his elected position last fall amidst mounting allegations, consented to the annulment of his license on December 30, 2024, effectively ending his legal career in the state. The move came as a resolution to an investigation spearheaded by … Read more

From Prison to Prestige: Guatemalan Prosecutor Wins Global Human Rights Award After Battling Corruption and Facing Persecution

London, UK – In a significant acknowledgment of her relentless fight against corruption under perilous conditions, Virginia Laparra Rivas, once a prosecutor in Guatemala, was honored with the prestigious Sir Henry Brooke Award for 2025. The ceremony, organized by the Alliance for Lawyers at Risk, took place here last night, celebrating her exceptional commitment to human rights and the rule of law. Virginia Laparra Rivas initially took the helm of the Special Prosecutors Office Against Impunity in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala’s second-largest city, in 2016. During her tenure, she spearheaded a crucial investigation into a corruption case … Read more