THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court found he had engaged in “serious misconduct” and “serious breach of duty,” according to documents seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The 21-member executive committee of the court’s oversight body, the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties, on Monday voted to suspend British barrister Karim Khan and refer him for further disciplinary proceedings. The 56-year-old faces allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide, in a scandal that has dragged on for more than two years. Khan has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing. Through his lawyers, Khan rejected the decision, calling it “unlawful, procedurally unfair and unsupported by evidence.” His legal team vowed to “take all necessary steps to challenge the decision, protect his rights, and ensure that due process is upheld.”
In April, a U.N. investigation that found evidence he had “nonconsensual sexual contact” with his aide “in his office, at his private residence” and while on a mission, according to a copy of its report seen two months ago by the AP.
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