The Prosecutor v. William Samoei Ruto and Joshua Arap Sang
Case Sheet · ICC
The Prosecutor v. William Samoei Ruto and Joshua Arap Sang
| Situation | Situation in Kenya |
| Case Number | ICC-01/09-01/11 |
| Status | Closed · Charges Withdrawn |
Context
William Samoei Ruto, a Kenyan politician, and Joshua Arap Sang, a radio broadcaster, were charged with crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the 2007–2008 post-election violence in Kenya. The Pre-Trial Chamber II confirmed charges against both on 23 January 2012. The trial opened on 10 September 2013. On 5 April 2016, Trial Chamber V(A) terminated the case, vacating the charges due to insufficient evidence, noting in particular the level of witness interference and evidentiary weaknesses. The termination did not amount to an acquittal.
Pre-Trial
| Application for Summons to Appear | 15 December 2010 |
| Summons to appear | 8 March 2011 |
| Crimes at summons to appear | William Samoei Ruto Crimes against humanity Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS Crime against humanity of forcible transfer of population · art. 7(1)(d) RS Crime against humanity of persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS Joshua Arap Sang Crimes against humanity Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS Crime against humanity of forcible transfer of population · art. 7(1)(d) RS Crime against humanity of persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS |
| Initial Appearance | 7 April 2011 |
| Crimes at Document Containing Charges | William Samoei Ruto Crimes against humanity Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS Crime against humanity of forcible transfer of population · art. 7(1)(d) RS Crime against humanity of persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS Joshua Arap Sang Crimes against humanity Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS Crime against humanity of forcible transfer of population · art. 7(1)(d) RS Crime against humanity of persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS |
| Confirmation of Charges Hearing | 1 - 8 September 2011 |
| Result of Confirmation of Charges | 23 January 2012 · Charges Confirmed |
| Crimes Confirmed | William Samoei Ruto Crimes against humanity Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS Crime against humanity of forcible transfer of population · art. 7(1)(d) RS Crime against humanity of persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS Joshua Arap Sang Crimes against humanity Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS Crime against humanity of forcible transfer of population · art. 7(1)(d) RS Crime against humanity of persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS |
Trial
| Trial Chamber | Trial Chamber V (a) · Judges: Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji (presiding), Judge Olga Herrera Carbuccia, Judge Robert Fremr |
| Trial Opening | 10 September 2013 |
| Termination of Proceedings | 5 April 2016 · Charges vacated |
Key Documents
| Application summons to appear | Application Summons to Appear (2010) |
| Summons to appear | Summons to Appear (2011) |
| Document Containing charges | Document Containing Charges (2011) |
| Decision on confirmation of charges | Decision on the Confirmation of Charges (2012) |
| Termination of Proceedings | Decision on No Case to Answer (2016) |
| ICC Case Page | Official ICC page |