Eight other defendants held in the city of Misrata also appeared via video link at the trial . Saif al-Islam Gadhafi was the heir apparent before father , Moammar , was ousted . He is now in exile and has been accused of being a terrorist by many countries including Russia. Human Right Watch questions Libya 's ability to conduct a fair trial .
Saif al-Islam Gadhafi was the heir apparent before father , Moammar , was ousted . He is now in exile and has been accused of being a terrorist by many countries including Russia. Human Right Watch questions Libya 's ability to conduct a fair trial .