Wessel's Thaci Continued Prison

The Special Court has ruled on continuing detention for former President Hashim Thaci and former Prime Minister Kadri Wessel.

The decision was made by Judge Charles L. Smith, who has concluded that the prosecution's argument is insufficient that Thaci and Veselin “can escape from justice” if left to defend themselves in freedom, but that they can prevent the management of procedures.

The panel has found that there is a sufficient risk Mr. Thaci can prevent the management of the DHS” procedures and he can carry out further “crimes against those perceived as opponents of the KLA, including witnesses who have offered or can offer evidence”, it is said in part in the ruling.

Even in the decision on Wessel, it is said that “Panelli is convinced that there is danger that Mr. Wessel would prevent the management of the DHS procedures and that he would commit further crimes against those perceived as KLA opponents, including witnesses who have offered or may offer evidence in this case and/or have to appear”.

The published parliament reportedly has the potential to appeal the decision no further than January 4th of next year.