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In all, the tribunal and courts in the Balkans have sentenced close to 50 Bosnian Serb wartime officials to lengthy prison terms.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

The judge said he would have sentenced him to more than 15 years if he was not constrained by law.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2023

The court could have sentenced her to as much as 15 years on the corruption conviction.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2022

The Second Look post-sentencing review allows judges to evaluate people they have sentenced based on progress toward reasonable educational, therapeutic and restorative goals.

From Washington Post • Sep. 3, 2021

"All I did was tell the truth, and you have sentenced me to die, just for telling the truth. My time is now but your time will come!"

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti