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 |
| Status | Closed · Charges Withdrawn |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 |
| Charges on summons | 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 |
| Document containing charges | 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 |
| Result of confirmation of charges | Charges confirmed · 23 January 2012 |
| Crimes confirmed | 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 opening | 10 September 2013 |
| Decision on no case to answer | 5 April 2016 · Charges vacated · Case terminated |
Key Documents
| Application summons to appear | Application Summons to Appear (2010) |
| Summons to appear | Summons to Appear (2011) |
| Document Containing charges | Document Containing Charges (2012) |
| Decision on confirmation of charges | Decision on the Confirmation of Charges (2012) |
| Trial decision (no case to answer) | Decision on No Case to Answer (2016) |
| ICC case page | Official ICC page — The Prosecutor v. Ruto and Sang |