Naomi Campbell to testify about 'blood diamond' at war crimes trial

"Naomi Campbell has confirmed she will attend the Charles Taylor trial at The Hague as per the court's request. She is a witness who has been asked to help clarify events in 1997," her spokeswoman said.

The war crimes court ordered Campbell last week to testify on July 29 about a diamond she was allegedly given by Taylor after a celebrity dinner hosted by then South African president Nelson Mandela in September 1997.

Taylor has been on trial since 2008 for his alleged role in the civil war in Sierra Leone, accused of arming rebels in return for illegally mined diamonds.

"Miss Campbell has made it clear that she is willing to help the due process of law," said the spokeswoman from The Outside Organisation PR firm.

"For avoidance of doubt she is not being accused of any wrongdoing and is not on trial."
Campbell will have to testify about claims by her former agent Carole White and actress Mia Farrow that she was given the diamond.