Local Justice – Stjepanovic: Sick Witness
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The Trial Chamber of the Basic Court in Brcko has received medical documentation about the illness of witness Ilija Milicevic, who was due to testify against indictee Stjepanovic.
Meanwhile, the Prosecution on Tuesday presented two pieces of material evidence, including an official note and photo documentation made in 2006. No further details about the evidence were provided.
The Brcko District Prosecution charges Stjepanovic, former member of the Reconnaissance Squad with the Croatian Defence Council, HVO, with a series of murders, pillaging and destruction of property in Bijela, Cerik and Bukvik villages, near Brcko.
The trial is due to continue on May 25.
M.A.
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