A spokeswoman for the prosecution said the two had not discussed whether he would agree to testify in the trial against Slobodan Milosevic in exchange for a reduction in charges, and that del Ponte only "explained his rights in the presence of two lawyers and informed him of the normal request from the prosecution for an interview." A former member of Slobodan Milosevic's inner circle, Milutinovic claims he was a mere figurehead, rarely involved in decision-making or operations, and with little power to exercise influence on Serb forces in Kosovo.
Той се предаде на трибунала преди три седмици, веднага след изтичането на петгодишния му президентски мандат в края на декември. Милутинович пристигна в Холандия с югославски правителствен самолет и бе откаран в ареста на трибунала на ООН в Шевенинген.