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Karadzic Refuses to Leave Cell for Trial

Proceedings halted as alleged war criminal boycotts

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 26, 2009 6:34 AM CDT

(Newser) – The long-awaited trial of Radovan Karadzic was halted just 15 minutes after opening because the former Bosnian Serb leader refused to leave his cell and attend the proceedings. Although prosecutors in The Hague asked the judges to continue in his absence, the presiding magistrate suspended... Read full story »

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