ZINTAN, Libya (AP) — The imprisoned son of Libya’s slain dictator Moammar Gadhafi appeared in court today on charges of harming state security, but the judge adjourned his hearing until Sept. 19 to allow defense lawyers time to study the case.
Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the ousted leader’s longtime heir apparent, wore a sky blue safari suit and a pair of sandals. He remained standing throughout the 15-minute hearing in the western Libyan town of Zintan. He smiled at times.
It was his second court appearance since the case opened in January.
Seif al-Islam is also facing charges of attempting to escape prison and insulting Libya’s new flag. The charges are linked to his June meeting with an International Criminal Court delegation accused of smuggling documents and a camera to him in his cell. The four-member team was detained by Zintan rebels but released after the ICC made an apology and pledged to investigate the incident.
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