Jakup Krasniqi's lawyer: This prosecutor is largely based on speculation and groundless claims

Jakup Krasniqi's lawyer, Venkateswari Alagedra, has started presenting the closing statement at Kosovo's Specialised Chambers in The Hague. She said the client is being unjustly deprived of freedom now five years. “There is only one option, that you make your decision about innocence and return to his family. In all these [...]
She said the client is being unjustly deprived of freedom now five years.
There is only one option, that you make a decision about innocence and return to his family. In all these 34 months of trial, there is no witness that he has beaten, tortured, or mistreated anyone. This prosecutor is largely based on speculation and groundless claims”, she said.
Furthermore, she said the prosecution has overlooked the excusing evidence. He also stressed that the SPS has not called a crucial number of witnesses who would have provided information on the hierarchy of the Kosovo Liberation Army.
In the introduction of final statements, Krasniqi's defence said the prosecution has also failed to argue the link between its client and alleged crimes.
This charge should not have been filed at all. The prosecution would have to withdraw the indictment at the earliest stage, but that was not the”, she added.
Jakup Krasniqi's defence will be delayed with the presentation of the closing declaration throughout the day.












