12/09/2024 18:18 (UTC)

Sperisen, re-sentenced in Geneva, will go again to the European Court of Human Rights

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 12 (EFE) - An appeals court in Geneva (Switzerland) on Thursday upheld a 14-year sentence against the former head of Guatemala's National Police, Erwin Sperisen, who told EFE after the hearing that he will again go to the European Court of Human Rights to appeal the decision.

CAMERA: ANISIA GIL.

FOOTAGE FROM OUTSIDE THE COURTHOUSE IN GENEVA (SWITZERLAND).

STATEMENTS BY FLORIAN BAIER, ERWIN SPERISEN'S LAWYER.

Translation:

1. “The court tried my client without really understanding the facts, without going to investigate the facts on the ground and without hearing any witnesses.”

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Date: 12/09/2024 18:16 (UTC)
Source: EFE
Topic: Crime, law and justice » International law
Crime, law and justice » International law » International court or tribunal
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 55 seconds
Reference: 7001397458
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