Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared by videoconference before judges at the International Criminal Court.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared Friday by videoconference before judges at the International Criminal Court, days after his arrest in Manila on murder charges linked to the deadly “war on drugs” he oversaw while in office.

The 79-year-old Duterte didn’t show up at the court in The Hague, but appeared on a video screen from the detention center where he is being held, about a mile (1½ kilometers) away.

  • Sunshine (she/her)OP
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    7 days ago

    It costs more because of expenses around ensuring you have the right person and giving them a chance to appeal. That’s not needed here.

    You skirting past the extra legal costs in having to execute someone. It costs less to house them.