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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051209/ts_nm/iraq_saddam_defence_dc_1
AMMAN (Reuters) - Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark, part of a team of lawyers defending Saddam Hussein against charges of crimes against humanity, on Friday accused witnesses in the trial of false testimony.
Some of the witnesses' testimony seemed entirely fabricated and some seemed to be assisted, and those who appeared all had paper in front of them," Clark, 77, who has attended the trial since it resumed on November 28, told Reuters in an interview.
..Of the nine witnesses to testify so far, only two have stood in open court. The others have not only been hidden behind a high curtain but have also had their voices computer modified.
..However, Clark said the court's reputation was being tarnished by witnesses seeking monetary compensation, something he said gave them an improper motive to testify.
The whole thing is a schamockery of a justice system. Why bother with it. Shouldnt we just wack the guy already rather than embarrass everyone with this kangaroo court.
AMMAN (Reuters) - Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark, part of a team of lawyers defending Saddam Hussein against charges of crimes against humanity, on Friday accused witnesses in the trial of false testimony.
Some of the witnesses' testimony seemed entirely fabricated and some seemed to be assisted, and those who appeared all had paper in front of them," Clark, 77, who has attended the trial since it resumed on November 28, told Reuters in an interview.
..Of the nine witnesses to testify so far, only two have stood in open court. The others have not only been hidden behind a high curtain but have also had their voices computer modified.
..However, Clark said the court's reputation was being tarnished by witnesses seeking monetary compensation, something he said gave them an improper motive to testify.
The whole thing is a schamockery of a justice system. Why bother with it. Shouldnt we just wack the guy already rather than embarrass everyone with this kangaroo court.