Karim Khan, ICC prosecutor seeking war crimes charges against Israel's Netanyahu, accused of sexual misconduct

Prosecutor Karim Khan is accused of trying to coerce a female aide into a sexual relationship.

He's categorically denied the allegations, saying there was "no truth to suggestions of misconduct" Court officials have said they may have been made as part of an Israeli intelligence smear campaign.

The woman declined to comment but has asked the body of member-states that oversees the ICC to launch an external probe.

Chief prosecutor Khan says there is "no truth" to the accusations.

He says he and the court have been the target in recent months of "a wide range of attacks and threats" Under Khan , the ICC has become more assertive in combating crimes against humanity, war crimes and related atrocities.

International organizations like the ICC "are some of the last places where men in positions of power treat the organization like their playgrounds," a gender equality expert says.

While elected officials such as Khan are expected to show "high moral character," there's no definition of "serious misconduct" that would warrant removal.

The Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute has the ultimate say about Khan 's future.