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.
Naomi Campbell's Friend Admits Keeping Suspected Blood Diamonds
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Fri, 08/06/2010 - 9:48am
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