On Tuesday, November 17th, at 10:00, the indictment against former President Hashim Thaci and others will be pronounced in the trial for justice management at Kosovo’s Specialised Chambers in The Hague.
In this trial, besides Thaci, the accused are former AKI chief, Bashkim Smaj, former Malisheva leader Isni Kilaj, Fadil Fazliu and former Justice Minister Hajredin Kuci.
According to the indictment confirmed on November 29, 2024, Thaci and others are accused of criminal acts linked to allegations of unlawful attempts to influence witness testimony in the war crimes trial.
The indictment claims that during April 12th, November 2, 2023, Thaci had given Smajt, Kilajt, Fazlius and Kuci confidential information regarding witnesses from the Special Prosecutor’s Office and instructions to influence their evidence.
The prosecution also claims Thaci had co-ordinated three separate groups, with the aim of influence on witnesses’ testimony in the war crimes trial.
Three counts of attempted obstruction of official persons in carrying out official duties have been brought against Thaci, four for violations of the procedure’s secrecy and four for failing the court.
Meanwhile, against Smajt, Kilajt and Fazliu, two charges have been filed, while against Kuci two counts of disobedience to the tribunal.
Under the request for detention, the prosecution has demanded that Thaci be sentenced to six years in prison. It has also demanded that the time spent in custody not be counted in the possible sentence.
We remember that on 16 September of this year, Thaci was sentenced to 25 years in prison in the trial case of former KLA leaders.
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