STL to launch investigation in alleged witness intimidation

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon announced on Monday that it will appoint a special investigator to probe three incidents which could potentially be considered interference with the administration of justice through publication of alleged witness identities.              

Judge David Baragwanath, acting as the Contempt Judge for the month of April, took the decision on Monday to have an amicus curiae appointed by the Registrar, with the Judge's approval, to further investigate these three incidents. These incidents have been deemed confidential by the judge for the time being. The scope and timeline of the investigation will be decided at a later date.                

The decision followed a hearing on Thursday April 25, held partly in closed session, where Judge Baragwanath and the participants discussed whether proceedings should be initiated and, if so, the scope of any investigation in the matter.                  

To preserve the integrity of this investigation, Judge Baragwanath has ordered that these proceedings remain confidential until further notice.


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