Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): Status Conference completed/no pleas by Thaçi and Smakaj

Today, 17 December 2024, the first status conference in the case against Thaçi, Smakaj, Kilaj, Fazliu, and Kuçi took place before Pre-Trial Judge Marjorie Masselot. In accordance with the scheduling order, the hearing provided an opportunity for the accused Thaçi and Smakaj to enter their pleas. Since they opted not to do so today, Judge Masselot reiterated her previous ruling in the scheduling order, inviting them to place their pleas, in written form, by 7 January 2025 at noon. Should this not be completed by the specified deadline, Judge Masselot will enter a plea of not guilty on their behalf on that same date.