An initial Appeal brief was filed by the Defense on 9 October 2009 but on the request of the Prosecutor the Appeals Chamber decided that despite over 100 errors in law and in facts identified in the first instance judgment of 14 September 2009, the Defense should constraint its arguments within 9000 words.
The Appeal Brief reduced to 9000 words was refiled on 20 November 2009. Once again on Mc Farlane's request contesting the words counting and the poor aspects of the footnotes , the Appeals Chamber ordered Hartmann's Defense to refile a 9000 words Appeal Brief on January 15, 2010.
The Defense was left once again with the choice to keep all the grounds of Appeal and deal shortly with each of them or to cut some of the grounds and expand on others. The Defense has chosen between two evils to keep all the grounds and not to waive Ms Hartmann's rights to appeal errors of law or facts.
The consequence of such a choice is that that the very same Appeals Chambers that has requested to reduce the Defense Appeal dismisses later part of the grounds on technicallity under the excuse that the grounds were not expanded sufficiently.
This case has been a travesty in many ways since its beginning. Can any one still expect the judges to finally consider the matter dispassionately and objectively ? However, JUSTICE requires it as it requires their integrity.
Florence Hartmann nije trebala biti optužena i nije joj trebalo biti suđenje. Mora biti oslobođena u žalbenom postupku. Iznjela je istinu koju bi trebalo da objavi i sam sud. Puna podrška gosođi Hartmann Salih Bukarić
Podrška za Florence! Dejan Kožul, Srbija
We hereby express in support of Florence Hartmann:
The international criminal justice tribunals are changing the history of impunity of the highest political and military authorities. This legitimate fight shows an astonishing achievement of international criminal law on general and international criminal law academics and legal practitioners in particular. Building a globalized and “mondalized” world with an overarching legal framework demands devoted constructionism and criticism. Only an open dialog can assure that the international criminal justice makes a step further in transforming what was once merely an idealist dream into reality. We protest against the conviction of Ms. Florence Hartmann of contempt of court at the ICTY. The verdict represents a contempt of the very (academic) values that enabled the development of international criminal justice in the first place. Academics: - Professor Emeritus dr. Ljubo Bavcon - Professor Emerita dr. Alenka Šelih - Professor dr. Renata Salecl - Professor dr. Katja Šugman Stubbs - Professor dr. Katja Filipčič - Associate Professor dr. Dragan Petrovec - Associate Professor dr. Zoran Kanduč - Assistant Professor dr. Matjaž Jager - Assistant Professor dr. Matjaž Ambrož - dr. Mitja Muršič, Junior Research Associate - dr. Aleš Završnik, Junior Research Associate - Assistant Primož Gorkič, LL.D. Candidate - Mojca M. Plesničar, Junior Researcher, LL.D. Candidate - Saša Kmet, Junior Researcher, LL.D. Candidate
Its a shame that the bosnian genocide is being covered up just because muslims were the victims. whereas when the holocaust occurred, widespread attention was given because jews were the victims. it seems as though the current situation between muslims and the west is further fueling this cover up, as though the world cannot sympathize with muslims. shame on the west, and shame on europe as bosnia IS a european western country. Medina Mujić
Even if we disregard for a moment who’s right and who’s wrong in this matter, any court in any country of the world could hardly stand that much "dirty business" in its dealings, let alone the highest court of them all. Dear judges: dare wash your faces off with fresh water, before it's too late for the world. While at that, do not care about your court -- it's already so shaken that its deceitfulness can hardly get any more obvious than what’s the case now. Should you go ahead anyway and sentence Ms. Hartmann (who many of us do regard as a "Saint Justice" of modern day), you all might as well go sell potatoes at your local marketplace – for it’s roughly that much credibility you will have left to brag about. As a scientist who knows the difference between right and wrong, between truth and deceit, and as a victim of Bosnian genocide (a Serb sniper murdered my father in Sarajevo on 07 May 1992), even without waiting for your ruling, I am able and correct to say without hesitation: shame on you all! Dr. Mensur Arambashich, USA
Mrs.Florence Hartmann is not guilty,she is tha hero! Hamed Selimović
Florence is fighting the battle for truth on behalf of all the victims of the wars in the former Yugoslavia, and all present and future historians. We are 100% on her side.For these reasons, we could neither comprehend nor accept a guilty verdict against Mrs. Florence Hartmann. Senad Hatić
I strongly support petition in defence of F. Hartmann. Alenka Selih, Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana
The fact is BOSNIAN PEOPLE had been massacre by SERBIAN ARMY in many places of BOSNIA. so i request the International Court will prosecude those who participant in Genocide. Mohsen Darmani
Full support for Ms. Hartmann for everything what she is done and works to justice was done. My thoughts are with you in your fight for truth and justice.
Aleksandar Aleksic ex Major of Cetinje, old Rojal Capital of Montenegro (ex Yugoslavia)
For these reasons, we could neither comprehend nor accept a guilty verdict against Mrs. Florence Hartmann. Klaus W.Knabenschuh
I admire Florence for tellig the truth that all Bosnian victims and their families deserve to know as well as the whole world. If the court decides that she is at fault it would only mean that the truth is irrelevant and that justice and the court in general are irrelevan as well. Alma Kanic-Franco
Dear Gentlemens! Give onlu a litle piece of justice for genocide victims in Bosnia. Mrs Florence Hartman is fighter for true and justice. Fahir Zečević
With regards to the Moslem Solidarity and the justice, I support all effort to help our brothers and sisters in Bosnia Novianto Hadisuwito, Indonesia
Thank you Florence for standing up for the truth to be revealed, and shame on the whole internatonal community for constantly trying to hide the truth and equalise victims and agresors Azra Kapidzic
Serbs have commited numerous horrific crimes against humanity in Bosnia and everybody knows that. However only few have been successfully prosecuted due to " lack of evidence"I want to thank and support Florence Hartman who is only helping that some crucial evidence do not stay hidden. It is obvious now that Europe was supporting them in one way or another and now want them in Europian union(no more visas for Serbian citizens). Europe good luck! Let them in , trust them and I hope you will feel Serbian "brotherly love" as we did. Lejla Erceg
We would like to support Mrs. Florence Hartmann for her courage to reveal Serbia responsibility for genocide in Bosnia. Budi Sartryio
I could not accept a guilty verdict against Mrs. Florence Hartmann because I believe in the mission of International Justice as well. Nerma Dizdarević
Miss Hartmann you have my full support in your case against the shamefull ICTY.What you did is tell the truth about the ICTY's and Serbia's attempt to hide the truth.Thank you so much for that.The people are greatfull and never doubt you disission. You the the RIGHT THING!thank you once again for your honesty and comassion towards the Genocide victims. Mario Martinović
Subject: The only and right way .... ... is the way she is going! My respect for people like her! Christian Henkes
Ms. Florence Hartmann has demonstarted only the truth and she was merely doing here duty as a journalist. Best regards, Teufik S
Gospodja Florence Hartmann ne samo da nije kriva, nego treba da primi nagradu za izrecenu istinu koja je bila skrivana. Dr N. Sofic
Dear Sirs, Dear Madams,
To understand what is Serbia done to Bosnia and all Bosnians, you had had to be here. When someone know what happened, you want to process them. it is not fair. Only truth is valid. Bisera Hadzialjevic
Stil I can not belived that after all hapend in Bosnia, Europa nead something more to start stoping fashist from Serbia and around. Flornc Hartman Case should be now stopt and newer again reintenet or continued. She say only what sh nead to say. I like more people from EU like Florenc. Safet Alispahić
History don't belong to you Hugues Levasseur
The international and especially European discrimination continues towards the Bosnian Muslims. This is a same kind of prejudice that Nazi Germany did to Jewish People during the Second World War. The justice will prevail sooner or later, and this will be yet another shameful part of European History. Eng. Emir Vranic
It is historical nonsence to prosecute Karadjic,Milosevic etc. and his crime product cold Republic Srpska let exist. Can you imagine prosecution German for World war II, and let them stay in Poland, French etc.... Atif Piljević
With joy i sign this petition in a manner of protest against the trial of a innocent woman. She is one of the few examples, that defended Bosnia, and its people. Florence Hartmann must be set free of all charges! Adnan Sokolija
She believed that her moral responsibility towards truth and justice for victims was bigger then her bounds to ICTY's Non-disclosure agreement. I fully support her cause. Best regards, Amir Amir Hadžiahmetović
Release Florence Hartmann as she is innocent and the ICJ is guilty for hiding the evidence and truth about genocide in Bosnia committed by Serbia. SHAME ON YOU !!! Admir Kicic
I find it unacceptable that The COURT should PROSECUTE Florence Hartmann FOR REVEALING documents exposing SERBIA’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR GENOCIDE IN BOSNIA Mehran Moghaddas
ICTY, Do what You are supposed to do! ICTY is not supposed to be political means. Edin omerpašić
Full support to Florence Hartman Laurent Fricault
Serbia did Genocide in Bosnia but until now, Europe played a dirty game trying to cover up the last neo -fascist nest inside its heard. Hiding important documents relevant to Serbian responsibility in Bosnian war is unacceptable to every honest human being around the globe, but especially to Bosniaks – the genocide victims. Long live democracy and long live USA! Shame on you, old Europe Ibro Suhopoljac
I am supporting Florence Hartmann Imad Mustafa
For Florence :) '' we defend the rights of victims'' Jasmin Hodžić
E mbeshtes peticionin dhe i bashkohem me nenshkrimin tim Veton Ayshazi
Hope the truth will break through soon! Saldum Dragana
The freedom of expression is very important and one should not be prosecuted for telling the truth. Igor Komusanac
Freedom for Florence Hartmann!!! Justice for Bosnian victims!!! Ilvana Jaganjac-Kreco
Thank you Florence for standing up for justice! Ahmet Alibašić
It is the responsibility of intellectuals to speak the truth and expose lies. Mrs Hartmann's work is the best example how to meet that high standard Vedran Iskra
Thank you Florence for standing up for justice! Ahmet Alibašić
This is really turning into a farce and only proves Cicero: summum ius summa iniuria Mirza Kulenović
Florence Hartman has spoken truth and is prosecuted for it. She ought to be freed, so that trust in justice and Hag Tribunal can be restoed. Mubera Duzel
Ratko Mladic must be caught and fated!!!! Edin Kos
As a former consultant for the Prosecution at the ICTY, I support Florence Hartmann strongly for her brave and principled stand in promoting the introduction of the full and complete record of all evidence in order to ensure that justice was carried out in the courtroom. Her prosecution is contrary to the spirit and intent of the ICTY and is ill-advised, self-serving, and an embarrassment to those who have sought to place political deals above justice. Dr. Norman Cigar Researcher, USA
Florence Hartmann's standpoint in her latest book is that we should welcome and support on one and criticize and scrutinize the ICTY and international criminal justice as such on the other hand. Therefore I am disappointed over criminal prosecution that is being conducted against her.
Yours sincerely,
Professor Ljubo Bavcon, Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Free Florence Hartmann, I observed the ICTY trials between 2003 and 2006 in person and on-line. There was nothing "revealed" by Ms. Hartman that could not be deduced by careful observation and study of the proceedings. DR. Kathleen Young, Washington
We would like to express our full and unconditional support for Florence Hartmann. Any accusations against her are directed against all the victims of Serbian genocide in Bosnia. We are outraged that after more than a decade, the justice is not done and, yet, they are prosecuting one of a few who is a voice for thousands of victims of the genocide. Osman i Jadranka Sahačić
Dear Florence, greetings and mine support from Voyvodina! Miroslav Kovach
We appriciate and fully support your work and your statements Sonja Prodanovic
In support of Florence Hartmann Jenny Wood
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uary 2010, Florence Hartmann's Defense has re-filed for the thrid time its 