Friday, September 18, 2015

Judgment in the case against Al Jadeed S.A.L and Ms Karma Al Khayat

Leidschendam, 18 September 2015 – Today, the Contempt Judge at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon issued a Judgment in the contempt case against Al Jadeed [CO.] S.A.L./NEW T.V. S.A.L. (N.T.V.) and Ms Karma Mohamed Tahsin Al Khayat (STL-14-05).

Judge Nicola Lettieri found both Accused not guilty with respect to the charges under count 1 of the order in lieu of indictment. The Judge found Ms Al Khayat guilty and Al Jadeed [CO.] S.A.L./NEW T.V. S.A.L. (N.T.V.) not guilty with respect to the charges under count 2.

The Contempt Judge has scheduled a sentencing hearing for 28 September 2015.

Background: The trial in STL-14-05 opened before the Contempt Judge on 16 April 2015 with opening statements by the Amicus Prosecutor and the Defence. The Amicus presented his case on 16, 17 April 2015 and 20 to 22 April 2015. The Defence presented its case from 12 to 14 May 2015. Both parties then presented their closing arguments on 18 and 19 June 2015.