An outspoken critic of Djindjic's government, Seselj was transferred to The Hague weeks before the murder to face trial for alleged war crimes during the Balkan conflicts.
Žestoki kritičar Đinđićeve vlade, Šešelj je nekoliko tjedana prije ubojstva Đinđića otputovao u Haag kako bi mu se sudilo za navodne ratne zločine tijekom sukoba na Balkanu.