Karim Khan was removed after 82 of the International Criminal Court's 125 member states voted to dismiss him following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault.

ICC member states voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan after findings of serious misconduct. The unprecedented decision deepens the court's internal turmoil as external political pressure intensifies.

July 24 (UPI) -- Chief prosecutor Karim Khan was ousted from the International Criminal Court on Friday after a months-long investigation into accusations of sexual misconduct.

International Criminal Court member states voted Friday to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomatic sources told AFP, following disputed allegations that he sexually assaulted a female member of his staff

Karim Khan has been accused of sexual misconduct with a female aide, allegations which he has steadfastly denied.

ICC member states voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, marking the first such dismissal in the court's history. His lawyer says he will appeal decision.

Diplomats from around the world are gathering at United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday, to decide whether to permanently remove from office the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.