Posted on 07/31/2013 8:38:47 AM PDT by Borges
A Kenyan lawyer has filed a petition with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, suggesting that the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ was unlawful, and The State of Israel among others should be held responsible, Kenyan news outlet the Nairobian reported on Friday.
Dola Indidis, a lawyer and former spokesman of the Kenyan Judiciary is reportedly attempting to sue Tiberius (Emperor of Rome 42 BC-37AD), Pontius Pilate, a selection of Jewish elders, King Herod, the Republic of Italy and the State of Israel.
"Evidence today is on record in the bible, and you cannot discredit the bible," Indidis told Kenyan Citizen News.
Yes, those he suggests should have been convicted during the original trial have not been alive for more than 2000 years, however Indidis insists that the government for whom they acted can and should still be held responsible.
“I filed the case because it’s my duty to uphold the dignity of Jesus and I have gone to the ICJ to seek justice for the man from Nazareth,” Indidid told the Nairobian. “His selective and malicious prosecution violated his human rights through judicial misconduct, abuse of office bias and prejudice.”
Indidis apparently named the states of Italy and Israel in the lawsuit because upon the attainment of independence, the two states incorporated the laws of the Roman Empire, those in force at the time of the Crucifixion.
He is challenging the mode of questioning used during Jesus' trial, prosecution, hearing and sentencing; the form of punishment meted out on him while undergoing judicial proceedings and the substance of the information used to convict him.
The case was first filed in the High Court in Nairobi, but was rejected. Indidis had then applied to have it heard at the ICJ, which, the Kenyan news website Standard Media (SDE) reported constituted a pre-trial panel that would consider his case.
Indidis says he wants to establish what crime Jesus was charged with and prays that the court decides “that the proceedings before the Roman courts were a nullity in law for they did not conform to the rule of law at the material time and any time thereafter.”
“Some of those present spat in his face, struck him with their fists, slapped him, taunted him, and pronounced him worthy of death,” Indidis also told SDE.
When Jesus died, Indidis insists he was not given an opportunity to be heard. "I am suing as a friend," he said.
Indidis insisted on the validity of his case, saying "I know with a matter of fact and truth we have a good case with a high probability of success and I hope it is done in my lifetime."
When asked about the case, a spokesperson from the IJC told legal news website Legal Cheek, "The ICJ has no jurisdiction for such a case. The ICJ settles disputes between states. It is not even theoretically possible for us to consider this case."
Silly
What about taking Rome to court, too? It was, after all, the Romans who crucified him.
Moron...
Your salvation came through Christ’s suffering, otherwise there would be no fulfillment of the prophecies.
I see now that he is taking Rome to court! LOL!
I wonder what his agenda is. That was a little unclear.
I thought the Kenyan Lawyer was 0bama. But at least he recognizes the nation of Israel. Better than Obama in that regard.
Indeed, he’s apparently suing Tiberius.
As a distant Irishman and Scot, I think I’ll go sue Kate Middleton for something.
The Israelis were working as agents of the Romans so the Jews would be indemnified. This guy needs to instead go after Rome. Besides, the Italians have deeper pockets than the Israelis. Any competent scheister knows that. He needs to go back to ambulance chasing a bit longer and sharpen his bottom-feeding skills.
He should sue Pontius Pilate, the whole cohort, and Caesar.
Oh, wait ...
THEY"RE ALL DEAD!!!
Statute of Limitations ran out 1990 years ago.
If he's not insane (an assumption, granted)...publicity.
“I wonder what his agenda is. That was a little unclear.”
Well, I watched a local state candidate get elected screaming about abortion, despite the fact the office in question had ZERO to do with abortion, federal judges, or anything, and screamed that anyone who pointed that out (incluidng my brother who is in the hieracrchy of the Church) was pro-abortion.
Kate's married ... but I think Pippa's available ...
Wasn’t the second Herod from Lebanon or something? JINO, anyway. Sue Lebanon!
Her dress made the wedding worth watching.
Damn fine woman.
Sue whoever you want, but after seeing her in this dress, I'd rather sue Pipa Middleton. :^)
Just kidding of course, but the designer of this dress deserves a national award of some sort. Okay, slightly tongue in cheek...
I am pretty sure that he has already achieved his real goal; he got his 15 minutes of fame.
No statute of limitations on murder. He is busy tracking down the descendents of Pontious Pilate now.
European court rules Jesus's death invalid. Salvation canceled for everyone. Interpol ordered to empty heaven of those now squatting there.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.