The Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) in The Hague have denied former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) official Kadri Veseli’s request for interim release.
In his ruling of Friday, Pre-Trial Judge Nicolas Guillou concluded that there is a risk that Veseli will flee justice if released, obstruct the progress of judicial proceedings against him or commit crimes against witnesses.
The judge recognized but found defense’s arguments not enough for Veseli’s release: he has been cooperative with the KSC, supported its establishment, offered to surrender, called for cooperation with the court, and called against interference with witnesses.
The judge recalled in his decision that charges against Veseli show the prospect of a lengthy, potentially life-long sentence, hence the rejection of his request for interim release.
