FILE PHOTO: International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks to the media as he visits the Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital hit by a Russian missile strike in July, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 10, 2024. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo

Karim Khan's job as chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court requires a scrupulous and meticulous examination of evidence to bring cases against alleged perpetrators of the world's worst crimes.

The ICC said Monday it will launch an external investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against its chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who has previously denied allegations of misconduct. Khan said he will continue to oversee investigations into allegations of war crimes,

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is initiating an external probe into its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, following sexual misconduct allegations. Khan maintains his innocence and will remain in his role amidst the investigation.

The governing body of the International Criminal Court on Monday announced an external investigation into alleged misconduct by chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who has denied the allegations.He noted in his statement denying the allegations that "this is a moment in which myself and the International Criminal Court are subject to a wide range of attacks and threats.

The International Criminal Court's governing body will launch an external investigation into its chief prosecutor Karim Khan over alleged sexual misconduct, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.

Karim Khan has previously denied allegations of misconduct, saying the claims aligned with a misinformation campaign against his office.