Charles Taylor June 2, 2008March 5, 2014 by Alpha Sesay Defense continues cross-examination of witness Samuel Kargbo …to return to come back for the wicked things Taylor did and to do my best for the country. Def: Did you came before the new power went into force;…
Charles Taylor May 20, 2008March 5, 2014 by Alpha Sesay Court Resumes after lunch break and Lead Defense Counsel Griffiths completes cross-examination of witness Blah …was talking to the people besieging the country, what would you think? Wit: The best thing to do was to investiogate why i was speaking to the Americans. Def: Please…
Charles Taylor May 16, 2008March 5, 2014 by Alpha Sesay 12:00 Blah says he received threats for cooperation with Special Court …but they were the best of friends for a very long time. Pros: And Benoni Urey – when did Taylor’s relationship begin with him? Wit: They were very old friends….
Charles Taylor May 14, 2008March 5, 2014 by Alpha Sesay 5:00 Taylor's former vice president, Moses Blah, continues his testimony …executed by Yeaten and his men. His wife’s sister was also my best friend. She told me what happened. She was present at the time. Pros: What did she tell…
Charles Taylor May 12, 2008March 5, 2014 by Alpha Sesay Cross-Examination of Karmoh Kanneh Continues …they have got wrong according to your evidencein court today? Wit: No. Sometimes they wrote it in the best way, but I assume they have mistakes. Def: Have you ever…
Charles Taylor May 12, 2008March 5, 2014 by Alpha Sesay Karmoh Kanneh links Taylor to Sam Bockarie's death and attacks in Guinea; Defense attempts to clarify timeline …for identification.] Defense Counsel Munyard: Clearly, the court will want the original and not a photocopy. Presiding Judge Doherty: We do not have a best evidence rule, but I will…
Charles Taylor May 8, 2008March 5, 2014 by Alpha Sesay 5:00 Former RUF commander Karmoh Kanneh: Taylor received diamonds from Tongo, promoted Sam Bockarie and Issa Sesay, and introduced Bockarie to Burkina Faso President Blaise Compoare to get ammunition for invasion of Freetown …pa had said. He said he would do his best. Pros: Was there anything else discussed at the meeting? Wit: I think that is the most important thing we discussed….
Charles Taylor April 22, 2008March 5, 2014 by Eric Witte Sesay Testifies to SLA and RUF Troop Movements, Atrocities and Communications Court resumes at 3pm. Prosecutor Shyamala Alagendra continues to examine witness Alimamy Bobson Sesay. Please note that the following is not an actual transcript. Prosecution begins by clarifying the spelling…
Charles Taylor April 17, 2008March 5, 2014 by Eric Witte 5:00 Witness participated in "Operation Pay Yourself" and murders in Kono, testifies about orders for these 2:30 (3:00 with the delay in video and audio): Court is back in session following the lunch break. Prosecutor Shyamala Alagendra continues questioning witness Alimamy Bobson Sesay: Pros: We were…
Charles Taylor April 17, 2008March 5, 2014 by Eric Witte 2:00 Alimamy Bobson Sesay describes 1997-1998 junta structure and crimes …and worried right now. [Judges confer.] Judge Doherty: We’re trying to work out what would best help you overcome this problem… Court officer: On behalf of the Registry, we would…