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Duterte in ICC: The rise and fall of 'The Punisher'

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In this ANC Digital Exclusive, Denice Dinsay takes us through the rise and fall of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte following his arrest and surrender to the International Criminal Court at The Hague. Duterte is facing trial for crimes against humanity over his bloody war on drugs.

Rodrigo Duterte asked for it. Now, he's getting it.

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