Defense Teams Scrutinize Witness Interviews

by Mary Kozlovski
— 5 Sep, 2012

On Wednesday, September 5, 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).

Defense teams began their cross-examination of witness Norng Sophang, whose testimony has focused on communication under the Khmer Rouge regime. Lawyers for Khieu Samphan completed their questioning in the afternoon, and the Nuon Chea defense team took the floor.

Ieng Sary monitored proceedings from a holding cell, while Khieu Samphan was present in the courtroom. Nuon Chea was in court for the morning session, after which he retired to the holding cell citing health issues…

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