Trial of terrorism case in Dak Lak: Announcement of indictment against the defendants

On January 16, at residential group 11, Ea Tam ward, Buon Ma Thuot city, the People's Court of Dak Lak province opened a public first-instance trial of the criminal case "Terrorism against the people's government; Terrorism; Organizing illegal exit and entry for others; Concealing criminals" occurring in Cu Kuin district (Dak Lak province) against 100 defendants.

Of which, 53 defendants were prosecuted by the Dak Lak Provincial People's Procuracy for the crime of terrorism against the people's government; 45 defendants were prosecuted by the Provincial People's Procuracy for the crime of terrorism";

1 defendant was prosecuted by the Provincial People's Procuracy for the crime of Organizing illegal entry and exit for others; 1 defendant was prosecuted for the crime of Concealing criminals.

Xét xử vụ khủng bố tại Đắk Lắk: Công bố cáo trạng truy tố các bị cáo - 1 — The defendant answered questions at the trial (Photo: VNA).

On the first day of the trial, the Trial Panel checked the identities of the defendants (94 defendants were present, 6 defendants were absent) and the participants in the proceedings; explained the rights and obligations of the defendants and participants in the proceedings.

After the end of the trial proceedings, the representative of the Dak Lak Provincial People's Procuracy announced the indictment against the defendants, clearly stating the defendants' criminal acts as well as the charges, articles and clauses of the Penal Code applicable to the defendants.

The trial was attended by 19 lawyers and legal assistants defending 65 defendants, ensuring the defendants' right to defense according to the law.

Late in the afternoon of January 16, the Trial Council continued to question a number of defendants.

Xét xử vụ khủng bố tại Đắk Lắk: Công bố cáo trạng truy tố các bị cáo - 2 — Representative of Dak Lak Provincial People's Procuracy announced the indictment (Photo: VNA).

The first day of the trial took place in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code, with security and order ensured. On the next day of the trial, the Trial Panel continued to conduct the questioning in accordance with the procedure.

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