Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa Escapes ICC Arrest Warrant Amid Gunshots in Senate
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Gunshots rang out in the Philippine Senate on Wednesday as Senator Ronald Marapon “Bato” dela Rosa sought to escape an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity during his time as former President Rodrigo Duterte’s chief drug war enforcer.
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Associated PressIt wasn’t immediately clear what set off the gunfire or if there were injuries in the Senate chamber, where Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has stayed under the protection of allied senators as Philippine authorities tried to arrest him and possibly turn him over later to the ICC.
Washington TimesIt wasn’t immediately clear what set off the gunfire or if there were injuries in the Senate, where Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has stayed in protective custody by allied senators as Philippine authorities tried to arrest him and possibly turn him over later to the ICC.
Washington ExaminerIt wasn’t immediately clear what set off the gunfire or if there were injuries in the Senate, where Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has stayed in protective custody by allied senators as Philippine authorities tried to arrest him and possibly turn him over later to the ICC.
NPR NewsIt wasn't immediately clear what set off the gunfire or if there were injuries in the Senate chamber, where Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has stayed under the protection of allied senators as Philippine authorities tried to arrest him and possibly turn him over later to the ICC.
ABC NewsIt wasn't immediately clear what set off the gunfire or if there were injuries in the Senate, where Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has stayed in protective custody by allied senators as Philippine authorities tried to arrest him and possibly turn him over later to the ICC.
PBS NewsHourGunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate where authorities tried to arrest a senator A burst of gunfire rang out late Wednesday in the Philippine Senate, sparking chaos in the building where authorities had tried to arrest a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court in connection with a deadly government crackdown on drugs.
New York TimesChaos in Philippines Senate as Duterte Ally Faces Arrest The sound of gunshots, apparently from inside the chamber, were broadcast on live television as a senator in the Philippines, who was an ally of the former leader Rodrigo Duterte, faced arrest.
USA TodayMANILA - Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa called on the public to step in to prevent law enforcement agents from handing him over to the International Criminal Court as the sound of gunfire rattled through the Senate building on Wednesday, May 13.
BBC NewsSenator Ronald Dela Rosa said earlier he believed his arrest was imminent and urged Filipinos to prevent it. His whereabouts are currently unclear.
ReutersPhilippines seeking to confirm ICC suspect has fled after chaos at Senate - Reuters Philippines seeking to confirm ICC suspect has fled after chaos at Senate Reuters
NBC News00:25 Video shows a Philippine senator being chased by police 00:0000:00 UP NEXT
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a late-night TV statement to ask the public to remain calm. A police investigation was underway, including into suspicions that the incident was instigated to provide dela Rosa a cover to escape.
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Associated PressPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a late-night TV statement to ask the public to remain calm. A police investigation was underway, including into suspicions that the incident was instigated to provide dela Rosa a cover to escape.
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“There is no obstruction of justice,” Senate President Alan Cayetano said of dela Rosa’s escape while in the Senate’s protective custody.
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NPR NewsHe told a news briefing that he did not see any ICC warrant of arrest against dela Rosa and the senator was free to leave the premises.
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Critics, however, said Cayetano and the Senate’s security chief should be held responsible for dela Rosa’s escape.
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NPR NewsCritics, however, said Cayetano and the Senate's security chief should be held responsible for dela Rosa's escape.
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The Senate will convene into an impeachment court on Monday at the earliest to prepare for the trial of the vice president, Cayetano said.
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Associated PressThe Senate will convene into an impeachment court on Monday at the earliest to prepare for the trial of the vice president, Cayetano said.
ReutersPhilippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment - Reuters Philippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment Reuters
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A huge throng of reporters and photo and video journalists, who have been covering the tense developments, were asked to stay in an area on the second floor. Some were later allowed to leave the building after Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla Jr. arrived with police officers.
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Associated PressA huge throng of reporters and photo and video journalists, who have been covering the tense developments, were asked to stay in an area on the second floor. Some were later allowed to leave the building after Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla Jr. arrived with police officers.
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"We should not allow another Filipino to be brought to The Hague, the second one after President Duterte," dela Rosa said, addressing his followers in a Facebook message and blaming politics for his predicament.
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Associated PressDela Rosa has been critical of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. but pleaded emotionally before television cameras on Monday for the president not to bring him to The Hague.
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Hundreds of police officers have been deployed outside the Senate to maintain order, sparking complaints from dela Rosa and allied senators.
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Associated PressHundreds of police officers have been deployed outside the Senate to maintain order, sparking complaints from dela Rosa and allied senators.
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"When the lives of police officers came under threat, of course they needed to defend themselves," dela Rosa said.
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Associated Press“When the lives of police officers came under threat, of course they needed to defend themselves,” dela Rosa said.
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The ICC, however, said that it retained jurisdiction over crimes committed when the Philippines was still a member and successfully moved to have him arrested, the first former Asian leader to fall into such disgrace. Mike Corder contributed to this report from The Hague, Netherlands.
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NPR NewsThe ICC, however, said that it retained jurisdiction over crimes committed when the Philippines was still a member and successfully moved to have him arrested, the first former Asian leader to fall into such disgrace.
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01 Reuters 'We are thirsty for justice': Philippine families demand senator face drug war charges - Reuters 'We are thirsty for justice': Philippine families demand senator face drug war charges Reuters
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02 Breitbart Dela Rosa was soon prowling the Senate halls in shorts and slippers, singing little songs on camera to urge fellow graduates of the Philippine Military Academy to rally to his defense against the ICC:
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03 NBC News 01:06 Kevin Warsh confirmed as next Federal Reserve chair 00:12 Panic in Philippine Senate as gunshots ring out
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04 USA Today Its rollout was followed by a sharp rise in killings. Police reported more than 2,000 deaths between Duterte's inauguration on June 30 and the end of that year, most described as occurring during shootouts.
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05 Associated Press President Trump promised to cut electricity bills, but prices have risen instead. Many in West Virginia now face utility costs surpassing rents and mortgages. And the state’s reliance on coal-fired plants contributes to the problem. (AP Video: Jessie Wardarski, Carolyn Kaster)
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06 BBC News Protesters outside the Senate demanded Dela Rosa's detention, calling for him to be sent to stand trial with Duterte.
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