cheekyboy Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Police Clarify Delay in PAD Cases 16 July 2010 The chief investigator for the cases against the People's Alliance for Democracy has explained to the group's attorney that police can only call in two to three suspects for testimonies each day due to concern over a mass turnout of the group's supporters. Attorney to the People's Alliance for Democracy, or PAD, Nitithorn Lumlua traveled this morning to meet with deputy national police chief and chief investigator for his clients' cases Police Lieutenant General Somyos Phumpanmuang to request that a larger number of suspects be called in to acknowledge their charges rather than the current two to three people per day. Members of the PAD have been charged with crimes related to their rallies at the Don Muang and Suvarnabhumi airports. Nitithorn also asked for an update on his previous request for investigations to be more fair and for a new chief investigator in charge of the cases. The PAD lawyer stated that only about 12 members of the alliance have been called in to meet investigators but assured that none of them was charged with terrorism. Warrants for the cases have detailed that 36 of the 79 offenders would face terrorism charges. Once all of them are summoned, Nitithorn will hold a meeting to ensure proper legal proceeding. Somyos assured that he is carrying out the summoning process under due protocol. He explained that his gradual approach is being used in light of heavy support each of the charged individuals is expected to receive. He added if all the 79 are to be called in at once, there could be commotion from the gathering of their sympathizers. The deputy police chief stated that if the PAD is cooperative, the process should be concluded by August 6. thailandoutlook.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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