Hi readers, Some of you have been wondering why you have seen a different trial when you have tuned in to watch Mr. Taylor’s trial. And I know some of you have been frustrated at getting up at 4am to watch Mr. Taylor, only to find a different court case on your computer screen. The reason [...]
February
2
2010
Why Is a Different Trial Being Screened Sometimes on the Live Feed? Update on the new SCSL trial schedule
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January
27
2010
Postponement of Interview With David Crane
Hi Readers, With apologies, former Special Court for Sierra Leone Prosecutor, David Crane, let us know he is no longer available on Friday to answer our questions. We are trying to sort out whether another time is possible for his schedule and will revert with news when I have it.
Hi readers, During the week, a few readers objected to some of the comments that were appearing on this site, particularly those related to former Liberian president, Charles Taylor. Nii Darku, for example, said this: “Charles G. Taylor is a hard core criminal” this is not acceptable. I do not this you will allow it used on [...]
January
11
2010
A slight delay with today’s post………
Hi readers, Well, in an unfortunate start to the day, technical hitches have delayed our post for the first day back of trial. We are still working on it and hope to be able to post an update here soon. Thanks, as always, for your patience. If you are anything like me, I can’t wait [...]
Happy New Year, dear readers, and welcome back. We have one more week to go before former Liberian President, Charles Taylor, returns to the stand at the Special Court for Sierra Leone to restart his cross-examination by prosecutors. He has been testifying in his own defense since July 14, 2009, trying to fend off 11 charges of [...]
December
1
2009
Breaking News:Judges Grant Prosecution’s Request To Use “Fresh Documents” In Cross-Examination
The Special Court for Sierra Leone judges today granted the prosecution’s request to use new documents in cross-examination in order to impeach or challenge the credibility of Mr. Taylor and his testimony as a witness in his own defense. On November 10, the prosecution sought to use “fresh evidence” in the form of new dicuments which [...]
The Special Court for Sierra Leone wrapped up its Freetown-based trials today when the Appeals Chamber handed down its judgment on the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) case. It upheld the Trial Chamber’s February 2009 convictions and final sentences of the three defendants in that case: former RUF interim leader, Issa Sesay; senior RUF commander Morris Kallon; and [...]
October
26
2009
Charles Taylor’s Defense Case Resumes Today
Stay tuned for Alpha’s update on the first day back in the courtroom, with the resumption of the defense case of former Liberian President, Charles Ghankay Taylor. Today Mr Taylor continues testifying in his own defense. He is expected to continue on the stand until early 2010. Back with more soon.
October
1
2009
Your Questions Wanted During The Recess
Dear Readers, We just found out today that the Charles Taylor trial is now in recess until October 26 — but just because the courtroom action has stopped, it does not mean that we have to end our conversations here on this site for three weeks. Alpha and I thought this would be a great [...]
September
4
2009
Delay in Posting Comments This Weekend
Dear Readers, Just a quick note to let you know that the posting of comments will be delayed this weekend. I am away with limited access to the internet until Tuesday. Sorry to slow down the conversation as it is so lively at the moment, but I promise to post your comments as soon as [...]
