The Deputy President of Kenya, William Ruto, pleaded not guilty to crimes against humanity at the Hague today.
Ruto and his co-defendant, Joshua arap Sang, are accused of working with other conspirators to murder deport and persecute supporters of rival parties.
Calling on the ICC to drop charges, Ruto’s lawyer accused prosecutors of using tainted evidence and false testimony.
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