Karadzic Shows Up for War Crimes Trial

1st Appearance by Former Bosnian Leader Accused of Genocide, Atrocities after Insisting He Needs More Time

(AP)  Radovan Karadzic has appeared in the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal's courtroom for the first time since his trial began last week to argue for more time to prepare his defense.

Karadzic has boycotted the first three days of his trial on 11 charges linked to his alleged role in masterminding Serb atrocities throughout the Bosnian war.

Karadzic says he has not had enough time to prepare his defense even though he was indicted in 1995 and has been in custody for 14 months.

Judges have warned Karadzic they may impose a defense attorney on him if he continues his boycott. Karadzic is defending himself.

He said before Tuesday's hearing he wants to help judges find a way out of the stalemate he created.

[bradkt1]

He isn't tryng to mount a defense because he has no defense. He is trying to do the same thing that the Nazi war criminals did at Nurenburg...put his trial on trial.

Although I understand why the death penalty has been abolished in Europe, I believe that genocide does warrant the death penalty. Monsters like this man should not be allowed to live.