ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Faces Second Sexual Harassment Allegation

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), is facing a second allegation of sexual harassment involving a former unpaid intern from 2009. The accuser, identified as Patricia, alleges that Khan subjected her to unwanted sexual advances, including groping and pressuring her for sex both at the ICC offices and at his home, exploiting his position of authority. Khan denies all allegations and is cooperating with an ongoing investigation by the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services. The inquiry follows an earlier complaint by a younger ICC staff member accusing Khan of sexual harassment, which led to his temporary leave from office. The allegations have raised questions about Khan's conduct amid his high-profile role prosecuting international cases, including issuing arrest warrants for Israeli figures Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. The investigation's outcome could potentially lead to unprecedented judicial actions against Khan, including removal from his position.