Appeals Judgement - Furundžija - 21 July 2000

According to the indictment, Anto Furundzija (born in Travnik on 8 July 1969) was during the war a commander of a Special Forces group within the HVO called the Jokers, and he worked out from the Joker's headquarters (the "Bungalow") in Vitez. He was there on or about 15 May 1993 to question two prisoners who were being mistreated by another member of the Jokers. Anto Furundzija was present while a prisoner was sexually assaulted and he did nothing to stop or curtail that action.

The Accused was detained by members of the SFOR forces, on 18 December 1997, and transferred to the ICTY Detention Unit.

During his initial appearance, on 19 December 1997, Anto Furundzija pleaded not guilty.

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