Bellemare Refuses to Hand in STL Documents to Maj. Gen. As-Sayyed, Says it Jeopardizes National, International Security

Local Editor

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon's (STL) General Prosecutor Daniel Bellemare refused the request of pre-trial judge Daniel Francine, in which the latter asked Bellemare to hand in false witnesses testimonies to Major General Jamil As-Sayyed.

Francine also asked Bellemare to clarify all legal reasons behind not giving Maj. Gen. As-Sayyed the information he requests.

In this context, Bellemare explained that handing in the information and documents to As-Sayyed would jeopardize and affect the Lebanese national security or the international security.

Bellemare claimed that examining the testimonies could undermine the investigations; adding that this is concerned with protecting the false witnesses.

The STL General Prosecutor also added that exchanging points of views with Lebanese General Prosecutor Saeed Mirza, remains confidential in order to protect the Lebanese security interests.