Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened lawsuits during chaotic arrest, Philippine police say

Ex-PNP cop denied Canadian residency due to drug war involvement

A former officer of the Philippine National Police (PNP) was denied permanent residence in Canada due to involvement in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.

Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened lawsuits during chaotic arrest, Philippine cops say

MANILA, Philippines -- Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened a police general with lawsuits, refused to be fingerprinted and told law enforcers "you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague" in a tense confrontation after his arrest in Manila that was ordered by the International Criminal Court, a Philippine police general said Thursday.

Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened lawsuits during chaotic arrest, Philippine police say

A Philippine general says that ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened him with lawsuits, refused to be fingerprinted and told law enforcers “you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague.”

ICC takes custody of ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in crimes against humanity case

The International Criminal Court(ICC) took custody of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday on a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office.

Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened lawsuits during chaotic arrest, Philippine police say

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Philippines Duterte's first night in a jail cell is a pivotal moment for the ICC

Duterte's arrest sends a strong signal that even powerful individuals may be held accountable for their actions.