Taylor Optimistic About Winning Appeal

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor has expressed optimism about winning his appeal hearing as defence lawyers challenge the court's April verdict.

Charles Taylor in court.

  • Liberia:   Prosecutors Want Taylor Prison Term Extended

    New Dawn, 23 January 2013

    Prosecutors at the ongoing appeal hearing of ex-president Charles Taylor have asked judges of the UN backed Special Court for Sierra Leone to rather extend his sentence by 30 more… Read more »

  • Liberia:   Taylor Appeal Heard at Hague

    CharlesTaylorTrial.org, 22 January 2013

    On April 26, 2012, Trial Chamber II of the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) convicted Taylor of aiding and abetting the commission of serious crimes including rape, murder,… Read more »

  • Liberia:   Taylor's Appeal Hearings Begin Tomorrow

    New Democrat, 21 January 2013

    The Appeals Chamber of the Special Court for Sierra Leone will hear oral submissions from prosecution and defense lawyers in the Charles Taylor appeal tomorrow and Wednesday… Read more »

  • Liberia:   Taylor Suffers Set Back

    New Dawn, 22 January 2013

    Judges at the UN backed Special Court for Sierra Leone have dismissed a motion filed by ex-President Charles Taylor which seeks the admission of nine additional evidence during his… Read more »

  • Liberia:   Hague Court to Hear Taylor Appeal

    CharlesTaylorTrial.org, 19 January 2013

    The Appeals Chamber of the Special Court for Sierra Leone will hear oral submissions from prosecution and defense lawyers in the Charles Taylor appeal on Tuesday January 22 and… Read more »

  • Liberia:   Taylor Appeal Postponed

    CharlesTaylorTrial.org, 5 December 2012

    Today, judges at the Special Court for Sierra Leone postponed the appeals hearing in the case of former Liberian president Charles Taylor. Read more »

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