Khieu Samphan Mulls Replacement Defense
Jailed Khmer Rouge president Khieu Samphan is sorting through a list of replacement defense lawyers, following the resignation of his C
Jailed Khmer Rouge president Khieu Samphan is sortingthrough a list of replacement defense lawyers, following the resignation of hisCambodian defense, officials said Thursday. "We are in the process of seeking a new lawyer,"said Rupert Skilbeck, head of the tribunal's defense section. "We have alist which contains about 50 Cambodian lawyers, and so we are looking at thepossible candidates." Cambodian lawyer Say Bory announced he would resign asdefense last week, citing health concerns. Khieu Samphan, 76, faces charges of war crimes and crimesagainst humanity. Khieu Samphan "is already looking at the list, and so wewill assist him to make his choice," Skilbeck said. No hearing has been set yet by the pre-trial chamber ofjudges, and no further delays are expected, Skilbeck said. "The judges declared previously that they will finishthe case soon, around September or October," tribunal spokesman ReachSambath said. "So far, Khieu Samphan's case will be held during that time,if nothing changes." "Khieu Samphan is choosing [his lawyer], but he has notdecided yet," Say Bory said Thursday. "Maybe tomorrow, or very, verysoon."