Saturday, February 12, 2011

Another Tyrant Who Will Soon Be Going To Jail

Charles Taylor stands trial in The Hague, accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Photo: Reuters

WikiLeaks: Charles Taylor May Have $400 Million Out Of Reach -- The Telegraph

Charles Taylor, the former Liberian president, could have as much as $400 million hidden away out of reach of prosecutors, according to leaked US diplomatic cables.

US officials were told that if Mr Taylor is found guilty of war crimes, the international court in The Hague might only be able to recover a fraction of his wealth.

On Friday judges in The Hague adjourned indefinitely the three-year-old trial of Mr Taylor on charges of arming rebels who killed and maimed Sierra Leone citizens.

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My Comment:
He cannot enjoy this money when he is jail .... it is a small consolation, but it is also true.

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