Hague Court Finds Congo's Jean-Pierre Bemba Guilty of Bribery

Bemba, who was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity earlier this year, has now been convicted of corruptly influencing 14 defence witnesses, and presenting their false evidence to the court.

Bemba was found guilty for soliciting the giving of false testimony by the 14 defence witnesses.

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