In a separate application, Machar asked the court to admit his written statements into evidence, arguing that doing so would reduce the need for judges to write down lengthy testimony and expedite the proceedings. The defence later filed a formal written application seeking permission to audio and video record Machar’s testimony. “Our application seeks leave to record the testimony of the fifth accused by audio and video,” lead defence lawyer Geri Raimondo Legge told the court. “We have received the defence application for leave to record the remaining testimony by video and audio. The trial was adjourned until Monday, Aug. 10, when Machar is expected to continue his testimony.