A fact-check article clarifies that social media posts claiming American author Nicholas Kaufmann is Duterte’s lawyer are false. The posts feature Kaufmann’s photo alongside claims that Duterte has been ordered released by the ICC. However, Kaufmann is not Duterte’s lawyer, and the posts misrepresent the status of Duterte’s case. Kaufmann has previously called out Filipinos for mistaking him for Duterte’s lawyer. The article also highlights the difference between Kaufmann and the British-Israeli ICC-accredited lawyer, Nicholas Kaufman. It emphasizes that Duterte remains detained at the ICC facility and awaits a written decision from the Pre-Trial Chamber. The article encourages readers to be cautious of misleading information and to verify facts from reliable sources.
