Saddam Lawyers Up
by TChris
Saddam Hussein has a lawyer.
A French lawyer, known for defending terrorists and a Nazi leader, said Saturday he will defend Saddam Hussein.
Jacques Verges told France-Inter radio he had received a letter from Saddam's family requesting him to defend the former Iraqi leader in court. The letter read: "In my capacity as nephew of President Saddam Hussein, I commission you officially by this letter to assure the defense of my uncle," Verges said. He did not name the person who sent the letter.
Verges may have difficulty meeting with his new client, as the United States has not disclosed Hussein's location. Nor have decisions been made about the date or location of Hussein's trial, the charges he will face, or the nature of the court that will hear the charges.
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