Defense Teams Quiz Civil Party on Prior Testimony

by Mary Kozlovski
— 28 Aug, 2012

On Tuesday, August 28, 2012, trial proceedings in Case 002 involving the accused Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary and Khieu Samphan resumed at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). Reserve Trial Chamber Judge Claudia Fenz replaced Trial Chamber Judge Silvia Cartwright, who was absent from the hearing.

Defense teams for Nuon Chea and Ieng Sary concluded their examination of civil party Em Oeun, while lawyers for Khieu Samphan began their questioning. Defense teams partly attempted to clarify inconsistencies observed in Mr. Oeun’s testimony and prior statements.

Ieng Sary waived his direct presence in the courtroom and followed proceedings from a holding cell. Khieu Samphan and Nuon Chea were present in court, but Nuon Chea retired to the holding cell after the morning session, citing health issues…

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