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ECCC releases full text of Khmer Rouge leader appeal judgment
April 9, 2012 by Jamie Davis
The Supreme Court Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) on Monday released the full text of its appeals judgment in the case of Kaing Guek Eav, also known as "Duch." Case 001,, which was the first case before the ECCC, was originally decided by the Supreme Court.... [more]

Ex-Khmer Rouge leader sentenced to life
February 3, 2012 by Sung Un Kim
The Supreme Court Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) on Friday sentenced Kaing Guek Eav, also known as "Duch," to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity and violation of the 1949 Geneva Conventions. In a supermajority decision, the Supreme Court Chamber....... [more]

ECCC indicted Khmer Rouge prison chief [this day at law]
August 12, 2011 by Dwyer Arce
On August 12, 2008, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) issued a closing order to officially indict former Khmer Rouge prison chief Kaing Guek Eav, also known as Duch, on charges of crimes against humanity and violations of the Geneva Conventions. Kaing is the first suspect.... [more]

Ex-Khmer Rouge official in court to appeal war crimes convictions
March 28, 2011 by Sarah Paulsworth
A former Khmer Rouge prison guard at the notorious Toul Sleng prison appeared at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) on Monday to appeal his 35-year prison sentence. Lawyers for Kaing Guek Eav argued before the ECCC that their client was not a high-ranking member of the.... [more]

Ex-Khmer Rouge leader appeals conviction
August 25, 2010 by Ann Riley
Lawyers for former Khmer Rouge official Kaing Guek Eav on Tuesday filed a notice of an appeal of his conviction by the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). Last month, the trial chamber of the ECCC convicted Kaing, also known as "Duch," of crimes against humanity and of.... [more]

Cambodia genocide prosecutors to appeal ex-Khmer Rouge leader sentence
August 16, 2010 by Hillary Stemple
Co-prosecutors for the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) on Monday filed a notice of an appeal of the judgment against former Khmer Rouge official Kaing Guek Eav. Last month, the trial chamber of the ECCC convicted Kaing, also known as "Duch," of crimes against humanity and.... [more]

Ex-Khmer Rouge leader hires new counsel ahead of appeal
August 6, 2010 by Daniel Richey
Former Khmer Rouge official Kaing Guek Eav, also known as "Duch," has hired Cambodian lawyer Kang Ritheary to replace his previous lawyer, according to documents released by the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) Friday. Kaing fired his international co-counsel, Maitre Roux,.... [more]

Ex-Khmer Rouge leader to appeal conviction
July 27, 2010 by Dwyer Arce
A spokesperson for the Extraordinary Chambers in the Court of Cambodia (ECCC) confirmed Tuesday that former Khmer Rouge official Kaing Guek Eav, also known as "Duch," intends to appeal his conviction. Kaing's lawyer informed the court of the appeal shortly after Monday's verdict, without stating.... [more]

Cambodia genocide court hands down first conviction of ex-Khmer Rouge leader
July 26, 2010 by Dwyer Arce
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) on Monday handed down its first conviction in the case of former Khmer Rouge official Kaing Guek Eav, also known as "Duch." The court found Kaing guilty of crimes against humanity and of violating the 1949 Geneva Conventions, sentencing.... [more]

Ex-Khmer Rouge leader fires international lawyer while awaiting vedict
July 9, 2010 by Hillary Stemple
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) announced Friday that former Khmer Rouge leader Kaing Guek Eav, more commonly known as "Duch," has fired his international lawyer, just weeks before the court is expected to render a judgment in the case. Kaing cited a lack of confidence.... [more]



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