Naomi Campbell's Friend Admits Keeping Suspected Blood Diamonds

Jeremy Ratcliffe said he kept the stones for 13 years. The uncut jewels, believed to have been a gift to the supermodel from former Liberian President Charles Taylor, are a key element in the leader's war crimes trial. It was the gift that no one wanted: three dirty looking pebbles, presumed to be uncut blood diamonds from then-Liberian President Charles Taylor.

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