ICC Upholds Jurisdiction in Duterte Drug War Case The Hague, Netherlands — April 22, 2026 The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has upheld its jurisdiction over alleged crimes against humanity linked to former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug campaign, rejecting his appeal and allowing proceedings to continue. The decision affirms an earlier ruling by the court’s Pre-Trial Chamber and addresses whether the ICC retains authority despite the Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute in 2019. Image is AI Generated Appeals Chamber Decision In its ruling, the Appeals Chamber dismissed all arguments raised by Duterte’s legal team, which contended that the ICC lost jurisdiction after the Philippines formally exited the treaty. Judges ruled that withdrawal does not affect cases already under consideration before the exit took effect. The chamber emphasized that interpreting the Rome Statute otherwise could allow states to avoid accountability by withdrawing...
The Jets’ Capital Powerhouse: How Darren Mougey Plans to Transform the New York Jets Defense with Four Top-44 Picks | OPINION | A Franchise at a Strategic Crossroads The New York Jets enter the 2026 NFL Draft with one of the most powerful assets in modern roster building: elite draft capital concentration . Armed with four picks inside the top 44 , General Manager Darren Mougey has a rare opportunity to execute a rapid, multi-layered rebuild—particularly on defense. This comes after a troubling stat line: a league-low takeaway count , signaling not just underperformance, but a structural failure in defensive playmaking. The question isn’t whether the Jets will improve—it’s how aggressively and intelligently they deploy their draft capital . Drafting a New Era: GM Darren Mougey leverages prime draft capital to engineer a defensive overhaul and spark a takeaway revolution. Why Draft Capital Matters More Than Ever in 2026 The 2026 draft class presents a unique market inefficiency: S...