Chief judge in Milosevic trial resigns
Associated Press - February 22, 2004

THE HAGUE -- Sunday – The presiding judge in the war crimes trial of Slobodan Milosevic is to resign because of health problems, the Hague Tribunal said today.

“Judge Richard George May of the United Kingdom has informed me of his resignation as a judge of the International Tribunal, effective May 31, 2004, due to health reasons,” Tribunal President Theodor Meron said in a statement.

“Judge May’s letter of resignation states that his recent illness will make it increasingly difficult for him to continue the performance of his duties and that he believes, however reluctantly, that his resignation is in the best interests of the Tribunal.”

The resignation comes as prosecutors prepare to wrap up their case after two years of hearings.  Milosevic is due to begin his defence case in May.

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