Ruto to fight ICC evidence from witnesses who recanted testimony

Deputy President William Ruto has outlined seven points that will help him fight the admission of damning evidence against him from witnesses who have since disowned their testimony ahead of his 'no case to answer' motion at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

LEFT: Jubilee MPs led by National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale (right) consult before addressing a press conference at Parliament buildings in Nairobi, yesterday. This was in response to a remark made by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on the International Criminal Court case against Deputy President William Ruto. RIGHT: Orange Democratic Movement MPs led by Chairman John Mbadi address a press conference at Parliament buildings yesterday on the ICC case against Ruto. (PHOTOS: BONIFACE OKENDO/STANDARD)

In a filing dated October 6 and made public yesterday, Ruto's lawyers led by Karim Khan argued that Trial Chamber V (a) made at least seven fundamental errors in admitting the statements of the witnesses who have since recanted their evidence.