“Not in Charge”: Witness Pean Khean Repeatedly Denies Leadership Roles as Questioning Continues

— 17 May, 2012

On Thursday, May 16, 2012, the Trial Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) continued trial proceedings in Case 002 against accused Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, and Khieu Samphan. The Chamber resumed the questioning of witness, Pean Khean, whose May 3rd testimony had been cut short due to illness. Keeping the court in session beyond its normal closing time, the Judges permitted the Prosecution and Defense to conclude examination of the witness this evening in order to avoid prolonging proceedings into the following day.

Trial Chamber President Nil Nonn called the Court into session, telling Mr. Khean “you look fresh this morning” and wishing him good health for the duration of his testimony before turning the floor over to Senior Assistant Prosecutor Tarik Abdulhak…

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