Courthouse

Two Iuventa defendants deliver oral statements in court (dichiarazioni spontanee), while third is filed in writing

Iuventa defendants counter accusations in court

Examination of the head of mission of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and the team leader of Save the Children (STC)

The civil fleet joins the iuventa-crew in filing a criminal complaint to hold accountable those responsible for the destruction of the Iuventa rescue ship under Italian custody.

Examination of the Captain (employed by shipping company Vroon) of the Vos Prudence, the SAR vessel chartered by Médecins Sans Frontières

More hearings postponed – examination of data in January and witnesses examined in February

Judge requests more evidence!

Evidence from Italian MRCC & Coast Guard of vessels’ positions and communications added to the case file and additional hearing dates set.

Indexing adjustments ordered for expert reports on evidence received and upcoming examinations and hearing dates clarified.

Updates on status of the two witnesses summoned for examination and clarification regarding an incomplete expert assignment and the upcoming hearing schedule.

The main prosecution witnesses were summoned for questioning.

After 7 years, prosecution calls for charges to be dropped

The defense teams deliver their closing arguments.

The defense team of the iuventa-crew continued their closing argument today