THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court has pushed back the start of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta's crimes against humanity trial until Nov. 12.

 

The court announced the new start date Thursday. Judges ruled earlier this year that the trial scheduled to begin July 9 would start at a later date to give defense lawyers time to prepare.

 

Kenyatta is charged as an "indirect co-perpetrator" with murder, deportation, rape, persecution and inhumane acts allegedly committed by his supporters in the violent aftermath of Kenya's 2007 elections. He insists he is innocent of any wrongdoing.

Despite the ICC charges, Kenyatta won the Kenyan presidency at elections this year.

Earlier this month, the court pushed back the start of the trial of Kenya's deputy president, William Ruto, on similar charges until Sept. 10. — AP