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Switzerland’s Federal Supreme Court has upheld Erwin Sperisen’s 14-year prison sentence for aiding and abetting murder in Guatemala. The court rejected his appeal, finding that his right to a fair trial had not been breached.
17 days ago · 1 source
European Court of Human Rights
Former Guatemalan police chief Erwin Sperisen has taken Switzerland back to the European Court of Human Rights, arguing that proceedings against him have lasted more than 14 years. His latest conviction, for complicity in the killing of seven prisoners in Guatemala, remains before Switzerland’s Federal Court.
SWI swissinfo.ch
