The International Criminal Court (ICC) has removed its Prosecutor, Karim Khan, from office following allegations of sexual assault. The decision was made by 82 member states during a vote, after Khan’s duties were suspended last month. An internal investigation by the ICC’s oversight body found “serious misconduct” – specifically, inappropriate relations with a junior staff member and obstructing her from filing a complaint. Khan vehemently denies the accusations, and his legal team intends to challenge the decision. The ICC stated its commitment to a safe and respectful working environment for all staff, acknowledging the decision's potential impact on the institution's future. This case occurs amidst growing attempts to undermine the ICC, and Khan was previously barred from entering the US due to investigations into alleged war crimes committed by Israeli officials in Gaza. While an initial report was filed in May 2024, the investigation was closed after the alleged victim declined to provide a statement.