Charles Taylor October 20, 2008March 5, 2014 by Erna Sattler Interview: Chief Prosecutor Stephen Rapp …chiefs of state being held responsible in their own countries, often in trials based upon political changes of power. There have been instances where chiefs of state have been held…
Charles Taylor October 20, 2008March 5, 2014 by Erna Sattler Interview: Chief Prosecutor Stephen Rapp Indicates Prosecution Case will be Concluded by Mid December and Comments on Rule 92bis Issue …their own countries, often in trials based upon political changes of power. There have been instances where chiefs of state have been held responsible for crimes committed against their own…
Charles Taylor October 20, 2008March 5, 2014 by Erna Sattler 3rd Session: Rape Victim Concludes her Testimony …does not know if Superman and Issa ever spoke after that. Law enforcement in Makeni During her time living in Makeni Issa Sesay was in charge and had installed a…
Charles Taylor October 1, 2008March 5, 2014 by White & Case LLP Trial Report: September 2008 …for the protection of the witness. Cross Examination The cross examination focused on inconsistencies between her written statements and oral testimony. For instance, her oral testimony stated she was raped…
Charles Taylor September 4, 2008March 5, 2014 by Alpha Sesay Morning Session:Cross-Examination of Witness TF1-338 Continues But Largely in Closed Session …hand over their weapons to them instaed of disarming them to the UN, the witness responded that the instruction was to hand all weapons supplied by Taylor back to the…
Charles Taylor September 1, 2008March 5, 2014 by U.C. Berkeley War Crimes Studies Center Trial Report: August 2008 …to the relevance, probative value, or authenticity of the document.6 Regarding application of Rule 92bis to this instance, the Prosecution argued that, based on ICTR and ICTY case law, Rule…
Charles Taylor August 28, 2008March 5, 2014 by Alpha Sesay Defense Concludes Cross-Examination of Witness TF1-375 …in the other instance in which he spoke of diamonds, he had said that Eddie Kanneh had been arrested with diamonds wrapped in percels in Foya, Liberia. He said that…
Charles Taylor August 21, 2008March 5, 2014 by Alpha Sesay Witness TF1-367 Cross-Examined in Afternoon Session …ever heard of any RUF commander being ordered to commit such acts, including amputation. The Witness admitted to knowing of instances of RUF looting, although he had never personally looted…
Charles Taylor August 21, 2008March 5, 2014 by Alpha Sesay Witness, Former Mining commander, Continues Testimony …Leone at a certain point in time to visit Charles Taylor. In that instance, Issa Sesay was his sole commander. The Witness testified regarding the sites within his command. He…
Charles Taylor July 18, 2008March 5, 2014 by Alpha Sesay Friday July 18th, 2008: Daily Summary: Cross- and Re-Examination of Witness Jabati Jaward …was not encouraged to add in things, but heard that for instance Isaac Mongor, senior RUF member, testified. After these two attempts the Defense focused on the money that was…
