Bosnian Serb leader Ban 's lawyers sought to disqualify the presiding judge . But the trial will open as scheduled Wednesday . Ex - general was indicted on 21 counts of genocide , war crimes and crimes against humanity . But from day one in custody , he has exhibited defiance and appears not to have relinquished his visceral antagonism toward his enemies . Nearly 8,000 Muslim men and women were slaughtered in Sarajevo .
Bosnian Serb leader Ban 's lawyers sought to disqualify the presiding judge . But the trial will open as scheduled Wednesday . Ex - general was indicted on 21 counts of genocide , war crimes and crimes against humanity . Nearly 8,000 Muslim men and women were slaughtered in Sarajevo .