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Former Liberian President Charles Taylor was sentenced to 50 years in prison for war crimes committed in Sierra Leone. During the proceedings, reports surfaced confirming that Taylor had worked for the CIA and other U.S. intelligence agencies in the 1980s. The hosts also comment on the bizarre, non-standardized dress code and wigs worn by judges at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell testified at the International Criminal Court in The Hague regarding "blood diamonds" allegedly gifted to her by Liberian warlord Charles Taylor. The hosts critique the theatrical nature of the court and the conflicting testimonies from Campbell, Mia Farrow, and agent Carol White. They question why Nelson Mandela, who hosted the dinner where the gift occurred, has escaped scrutiny.
Naomi Campbell, Charles Taylor Diamond Testimony
Supermodel Naomi Campbell testified at The Hague regarding "uncut diamonds" she allegedly received as a gift from former Liberian President Charles Taylor. Actress Mia Farrow is also scheduled to testify in the war crimes trial, which centers on Taylor's use of gems to finance civil war in Sierra Leone.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell testified at the International Criminal Court regarding "blood diamonds" she allegedly received in 1997. Campbell claimed she was given "dirty-looking stones" by unidentified men while staying at Nelson Mandela's house. The hosts question the impact of this testimony on Mandela's reputation and the validity of the prosecution's focus.
Naomi Campbell Blood Diamond Testimony at The Hague
Model Naomi Campbell is subpoenaed to testify at the International Criminal Court in The Hague regarding a "blood diamond" allegedly received from former Liberian President Charles Taylor. The hosts discuss the legal implications for Campbell and the role of Mia Farrow in the investigation. They also debate the jurisdiction of international courts over US and British citizens.
Naomi Campbell Blood Diamond Allegations and Mia Farrow
A Nightline report details allegations that former Liberian President Charles Taylor gave model Naomi Campbell a large "blood diamond" in 1997 following a dinner hosted by Nelson Mandela. Actress Mia Farrow testified that Campbell boasted about the gift the next morning. Campbell reacted violently to reporters questioning her about the incident, while the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund denied receiving any donated diamond from her.
