Nicholas Kaufmann addresses mistaken identity with Duterte's ICC lawyer

American author Nicholas Kaufmann has appealed to Filipinos to stop messaging him after being mistaken for former President Rodrigo Duterte's lead counsel at the International Criminal Court (ICC), Nicholas Kaufman. Kaufmann clarified on social media that their names differ in spelling, highlighting the confusion stemming from this similarity. Initially, he received messages of support from Duterte's followers, but has since seen an influx of anti-Duterte commenters apologizing for the mix-up, suggesting that some of the initial messages may have been from bots. Despite his efforts to clarify his identity, Kaufmann continues to be inundated with messages. He emphasized the absurdity of the situation, stating, "It's insane!" Kaufmann is known for his work in horror and urban fantasy, while Kaufman is a British-Israeli lawyer representing Duterte in a high-profile ICC case.