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BBC calls âJail Ivory Coast policemanâ
"The accused intentionally caused [Jean] Heleneâs death, his intention was clearly determined," prosecutor Lieutenant Roger Koffi told the court. Sergeant Theodore Seri has denied killing the Radio France Internationale (RFI) Abidjan correspondent. Correspondents say the killing was a sign of anti-French feeling. - Obligatory hate crime angle. His family has demanded compensation of $275,000. Sergeant Seri admitted struggling with Helene but says the fatal shots did not come from his gun. However, police officers testified that a bullet was missing from Sergeant Seriâs kalashnikov rifle. A ballistics expert said the gun could not have gone off unintentionally. Wonât be seeing this one on New Detectives. The BBCâs Lara Pawson in Abidjan says there is concern that the trial could spark violence. Some lawyers fear that the case will be politicised by lawyers defending the accused. Safe bet - this media circus in Ivory Coast wonât be shoving Michael Jackson and Kobe Bryant out of the headlines. Posted by: Super Hose 2004-01-21 |
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