Charles Taylor beamed and blew kisses after pleading not guilty to war crimes Monday, appearing confident before an international tribunal intent on sending a message to the world’s despots that no one is above the law. The former Liberian president initially said he could not plead on the charges, which stem from his alleged role in Sierra Leone’s civil war, because he did not recognize the court. Taylor faces 11 counts of helping destabilize West Africa through killings, sexual slavery and sending children into combat. Full Story
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