Thaci's lawyer: Thaci never considered himself a fugitive, he gave up the president's post to respond to justice

In this regard, Thaci's defence, represented by lawyer Nina Tavakoli, said that in the 06th case, where Thaci is accused of war crimes, he has never considered him a fugitive. She even said Thaci has given up the post of Kosovo president to respond to justice, reports “The Justice Vow”.

Because my client is actually in custody, under subject 06, so this is due to need. Anyway, I'd like to point out some things about the record. I understand you've carried out an independent assessment and there's reason Thaci is an escapeee, but I wanted to say that the court in the 06th case never considered him an escapeee. He has surrendered voluntarily to the jurisdiction of this court and has resigned as president to come here, and that is highlighted on the 06” issue, Tavakoli said.

Also, she said it is disturbing that there are overlaps of subjects from that 06th in this current from the SPS side.

“The shield notes the concern it has concerning the preliminary court's findings under the decision it has made. For example, the paragraph... for the tissues that actually overlap on the 06th case. For example, my client, the role behind him in the KLA, who was one of the KLA founders. We're worried because it looks like Z. The SP is trying to influence this issue at the same time. It's also working on my client's 06th case. This is really disturbing currently, and you should remember that there should not be overlapping of these judicial circles”, Tavakli said.

She also said Thaci is currently in custody and any request for provisional release is exceeded at this stage.

For example, the conclusion you've received on a direct case in this judicial process, your agreement for us is problematic. So the defense realizes that Mr. Thaci is currently in custody, any request for provisional release is exceeded at this stage. However, this was our contradiction regarding your” position, she said.

In this regard, prosecutor Joshua Hafetz said the findings the judge made are legitimate, as there is well-equipped doubt that Thaci has committed several criminal acts during the time he was in custody.

I'd like to highlight that all the findings you've made, are legitimate according to rule 41 (6) there's a well-equipped and confirmed question already in the indictment and read Mr. Thaci said he committed several criminal acts during the time he was in custody, which means that the first threshold of this rule has been met. Also, as you said, all three factors are alternatives for the continuing detention. The three are basically fulfilled on Article 46 (b)”, prosecutor Hafetz said.

He also said the lawyer's preamble on her client's escape is inappropriate.

As far as the client's escape is concerned, this is inappropriate preamble. We can't talk about it if Mr. Thaci is in danger of escape. We don't have to discuss it here, but Mr. Thaci is the risk of escape. He has repeatedly committed a course of obstruction to justice. He is accused and has already been confirmed in the indictment that he has been leading a preventative practice, especially by targeting several witnesses who are part of his ongoing trial. This is not unexpected. Thaci is accused of interfering with his judicial situation”, he said.

Also, the prosecutor said Thaci is a person whose escape is at risk.

Two other factors have been fulfilled for reasons that you Mrs. The judges have made your decision. It is a considerable risk because it can commit other criminal acts under the judicial process and could commit other crimes in the future. This has demonstrated this for more than a year”, he said.

On the other hand, there were no other threats to lawyer Tavakoli, as according to her, these statements are only tooric, since her client already happens in custody for another case.

“Taking into account the positions of the parties, I decide that Mr. Thaci must remain in custody”, the judge said, indicating that this detention measure is in two months.

Since Thaci did not declare himself in this hearing concerning his guilt or innocence, the judge of the preliminary procedure, Marjorie Masselot, urged the parties to give their statements concerning the upcoming session of self-recognition.

It became clear that the session should be held within 30 days from today's December 8, 2024. As a result, it belongs to January 7, 2024, to hold this session, which falls within court vacations.

However, Thaci's lawyer, Nina Tavakoli, said they are ready to come even on January 7th so that his client can enter a plea. Similarly, the prosecutor said that they are available at any time when the date is set.

It was also foretold that the language of the work would be English on this court case.

Meanwhile, the progress conference was discussed at December 17th 2024 beginning at 2: 00 p.m.

Tavakoli said she is not free for this proposed date and that more suitable for it as protection would be January 17th, 2024.

The first time I can be free is January 17th. You will remember that Mr. Thaci will have to be appointed another lawyer who can participate through video connection and this lawyer will be Luka Misetiq”, Lawyer Tavakoli said.

The prosecutor said they might be present on the date proposed by the judge.

It is noteworthy that after the break, Thaci said he understood the points of the indictment he is in charge of.