US welcomes removal of International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday voted to remove its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, over findings of "serious misconduct and serious breach of duty", nearly two years after allegations of sexual misconduct first surfaced. The decision comes as the Hague-based court faces mounting pressure from the United States, which has intensified its campaign against the institution.The ICC's 125 member states approved Khan's removal by a large majority during a meeting of the Assembly of States Parties, the court's governing body. Khan, a British barrister, has consistently denied the allegations against him.The move was welcomed by the United States, which has recently escalated its criticism of the ICC. Last week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced what he described as a "sweeping campaign to dismantle the threat posed by the International Criminal Court to US sovereignty."Why Khan was removedThe 56-year-old prosecutor was accused of sexual misconduct involving a female aide. According to documents reviewed by The Associated Press, Khan allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with the staff member and later attempted to prevent her from pursuing the allegations. Kh...