NNA - Head of STL Defence Office, François Roux, on Monday said after the court hearing that the financial resources allocated to defense lawyers, as well as data at their disposal, were deficient despite the presence of an official in Beirut to assist them.



"The person in charge in Beirut is assisting lawyers, but he is not an investigator. He does not communicate directly with the accused," Roux said, noting that the defense team has never had any direct or indirect communication with these defendants.



For his part, the Presiding Judge of the Trial Chamber, Judge David Re, ruled unacceptable depriving Merhi lawyers from presenting their comments.



He summoned these lawyers to submit written comments before the court.


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