IHT: Trial of former Suriname dictator suspended; defense questions judge's impartiality
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Trial of former Suriname dictator suspended; defense questions judge's impartiality
Former Surinamese dictator Desi Bouterse's murder trial was suspended indefinitely on Friday after the defense questioned the impartiality of the leading judge. Bouterse's attorney said he recently learned that the judge's husband has free access to teach martial arts at facilities belonging to President Ronald Venetiaan's ruling National Party. Venetiaan is one of Bouterse's most outspoken opponents. "This, we fear, will damage my client's right to have his case heard by an impartial judge," lawyer Irwin Kanhai said.
Labels: Crime, Desi Bouterse, Netherlands, Suriname
