7 hours agoA witness's statement in trial against former KLA leaders received in writing
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)In judging Hashim Thaci, Kadri Veselini, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi, witness testimony with the W01605 code has been accepted in material evidence. The decision was made on April 3rd 2025 by the chairman of the court, Charles Smith III, reports the “Justice Trust”, sent by Periscope. According to the ruling, on September 13, 2024, it was found that the testimony [...]
The decision was made on April 3rd 2025 by the chairman of the court, Charles Smith III, reports the “Act on Justice”, followed. Periscope.
According to the ruling, on September 13, 2024, it was found that this witness's testimony was appropriate to be accepted according to Rule 154. On March 14, 2025, Z. The SP had applied for accepting this statement under Rule 153, which the defence had not provided answers to.
Since presenting the request to accept this witness's testimony under Rule 154, sir. The SP has said there are circumstances that led to the presentation of this requirement for accepting his testimony under the 153 rule.
The ZPS has said this testimony, besides Rule 153, meets the terms of Rule 138.
The court has estimated that the W01605 statement contains evidence that has been supported by other witnesses who have already had the opportunity to confront the defendants.
The ruling also states that the statement does not directly involve the actions and behavior of the accused as described in the indictment.
It says that the court is convinced that this witness's statement in principle has provative value and that the demand for a fair and swift trial justifys its acceptance without question from defence.
Otherwise, the Specialised Prosecutor's Office, on September 30th, 2022, has handed over the confirmed amended indictment against Hashim Thaci, Kadri Veselini, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi, which consists of ten points of charges, where the latter are charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity.
On April 29th 2022, the Specialised Prosecutor's Office had handed over a amended indictment to Hashim Thaci, Kadri Wessel, Rexhepi and Jakup Krasniqi, where four indictees have committed war crimes even in Gjilan, Budakov and Semtish.
On November 9th 2020, in their first appearances, Hashim Thaci's Jakup Krasniqi has been declared innocent of the charges placed on them. Wessel has also been declared in his presentation on November 10th, as has Rexhep Selimi on November 11th.
The incident against Hashim Thaci, Kadri Veselin, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi is confirmed on October 26, 2020.
