Today's session of Thaci and others ends, Emmerson questioned the witness at private session

It has ended by being closed, Thursday's hearing in the trial of Hashim Thaci, Kadri Veselin, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi, where questions by Veselin's defence lawyer, Ben Emmerson, have been answered by the 30th witness.

Justice Board Chairman Charles Smith III announced that the next session in this case will be held on Monday, October 16th, reports the “Act on Justice”.

At Monday's session, the 29th witness was expected to be heard yesterday who was unwilling to testify.

Wessel's defense requires that he question the witness at the open session

(altering, clock: 10:32 ) - As soon as Thursday's session begins, Kadri Wessel's defense attorney, Ben Emmerson, has demanded that his questions be addressed to the 30th witness in public session.

Emmerson's request was rejected by prosecutor Matt Halling, but Judge Charles Smith III approved the prosecution's request and the hearing continued closed, reports the “Justice Vow”.

I'm going to ask you first some extenuating questions on behalf of Kadri Veselin”, attorney Emmerson said.

But, prosecutor Halling reminded him that they're in public session “we're in public session, I want you to let them know”.

“Yes, I want to ask the witness at the open session, except for any extraordinary need to switch to private session”, Emmerson replied.

Halling said they sent you an e-mail showing that the 30th witness is protective.

So it is necessary that all questions and questions be asked at the private session”, the prosecutor continued the discussion.

However, Smith said he should be in private session.

I'm sorry, we have to go to private session. I understand you want this hearing to be public, but this witness is in protective measure and it should be considered”, he said.

Similarly, the chairman of the court reminded the witness that he is still under oath and must tell the truth.

Remember to tell us where you base your knowledge, facts, and circumstances for which you will give us answers. I remind you that you are still under oath to tell the truth”, the chairman of the court said.

Today's Seanca Jakup Krasniqi is conveying it through video connection, while the other indictees are in the courtroom.

Ex-partor of KLA continues its testimony in judgment against Thaci and others today

Even today, in Kosovo's Specialised Chambers ( DPSC) in The Hague will continue testimony to the 30th witness (with the W04769 code) in the trial of Hashim Thaci, Kadri Veselini, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi.

This witness whom the Special Court announced to be a former KLA member also testified at yesterday's session, which has been closed to the public, reports “Justice Vow”.

The 30th Witness was invited to the hall after 29th said he was unwilling to testify, but was willing to go to jail. He also asked the court for a month in the process.

His request was partially rejected by the court, so the verdict was made that the 29th witness continues his testimony Monday on October 16th.

It is noteworthy that today's session will be shorter because the weekly conference will be held. Weekly information will be provided at this conference regarding judicial procedures and other public activities of the Court.

There will also be a conference on the performance of the case against Ismet Bahitari and Sabit Yanuzi, who at their first session before Prosecution Judge Nicolas Guillou, have been declared innocent of charges being placed on by the Special Prosecutor's Office.