Taylor is the first Liberian ruler to appear before an international war crimes tribunal . He has pleaded not guilty to crimes against humanity and war crimes . Prosecutors allege he fueled a bloody civil war in Liberia and neighboring supermodel Naomi Campbell . At the time , Washington urged the international community to donate to the court before its financial resources ran out . His trial included testimony from five , including Sierra Leone .
Taylor is the first Liberian ruler to appear before an international war crimes tribunal . He has pleaded not guilty to crimes against humanity and war crimes . Prosecutors allege he fueled a bloody civil war in Liberia and neighboring supermodel Naomi Campbell . His trial included testimony from five , including Sierra Leone .