Veselinovic – Trial Postponed

Due to the poor medical condition of the indictee, Rade Veselinovic, the trial for war crimes committed in Hadzici has been postponed.

“The indictee did not appear at the trial proceedings, and we have been notified that he is ill. The legal requirements for the continuation of proceedings have not been met,” Trial Chamber Chairwoman Mira Smajlovic said.

The Prosecution of Bosnia and Herzegovina charges Veselinovic, as a member of the Military Police Squad with the Republika Srpska Army (VRS), along with others, with participating in the capture and detention of non-Serbs in the Cultural, Sports and Recreational Center in Hadzici, where they were physically abused.

Veselinovic’s trial began in July 2008, and is currently at the stage of  presentation of evidence by the Defence.

Milorad Rasevic, defence attorney of the indictee, said that he had visited the indictee, who was feeling very ill, and that doctors have advised Veselinovic to “rest and undergo an operation”.

The trial is postponed indefinitely pending receipt of medical records by the Trial Chamber.