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War Crimes: Prosecutors and a.m.a Man

war crimes: They have lined up several witnesses who claim to have seen him order or commit war atrocities, according to Metro News. Jabbateh's attorney says his client denies taking part in the violent acts. Prosecutors say Jabbateh was a high-ranking member of Liberian rebel groups for much of the 1990s. He was arrested last year outside Philadelphia. Prosecutors say Jabbateh was a high-ranking member of Liberian rebel groups for much of the 1990s. Court proceedings are expected to continue Tuesday. 1 30 a.m.A man who federal prosecutors say committed war crimes in Liberia is scheduled to go on trial in Philadelphia on charges that he lied about his past to enter the U.S. Court records show that 51-year-old Mohammed Jabbateh will go on trial on Monday after being charged with lying on his immigration forms while seeking asylum and residency nearly two decades ago. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.