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| Milosevic War Crimes Judge Steps Down |
| 2004-02-22 |
| The presiding judge in Slobodan Milosevic’s war crimes trial will resign for health reasons, the U.N. tribunal said Sunday. Judge Richard May of Britain will step down from the high-profile judgeship in three months, coinciding with the start of the former Yugoslav president’s defense at the U.N. war crimes tribunal. "Judge May’s letter of resignation states that his recent illness will make it increasingly difficult for him to continue the performance of his duties and that he believes, however reluctantly, that his resignation is in the best interests of the tribunal," said tribunal President Theodor Meron. Prosecutors are to conclude their case this week after two years. The trial has been repeatedly delayed by Milosevic’s own illnesses. How convenient for Slobo. A few more fake illnesses and perhaps all the judges will have croaked. Milosevic, who faces 66 counts of war crimes including genocide, is to start his defense case after a three month break for preparations. He is representing himself. Three months? Oh, right, they’re using European rules. Lucky for them that Slobo’s victims will be no more dead then than they are now. Under the court’s statute, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan will appoint a successor. It was not immediately clear what delays or other effects the resignation would have on the course of the trial. "I am confident that Judge Mays resignation will not have an unduly disruptive effect on any proceedings before the tribunal," Meron said in a statement. I think he’s right but not for the reasons he thinks he has. There were no immediate details about May’s illness. Threatened impending traumatic headache? |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #2 For all we know Binny is dead Davis. The administration talks like he is alive, but we can't be sure. Sammy will get his shortly after he's handed over to the Iraqi's I expect, and Slobo is a Clinton Era dictator. Funny thing about Slobo is, he didn't collapse until Bush came into office. Bill Clinton will still get credit for bringing him down. Along with a Stealth fighter. |
| Posted by: Charles 2004-2-22 4:30:18 PM |
| #1 Does the Hague mean talk him to death in Dutch? Is there a betting line on whether Saddam gets his before Slobo? How about Binny before Slobo. |
| Posted by: Mr. Davis 2004-2-22 4:03:22 PM |