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nibs:
http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/12/21/saddam.trial/index.html


--- Quote ---Hussein says he was beaten in custody

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- In an extended courtroom outburst, Saddam Hussein charged Wednesday that he has been beaten "everywhere on my body" while in detention and has the marks to prove it.

The trial's chief prosecutor said Hussein would be placed in the custody of Iraqi troops if American-led multinational forces were abusing him, The Associated Press and other wire services reported.

"Yes I have been beaten everywhere on my body. The marks are still there," the AP quoted Hussein as saying. He did not specify who allegedly beat him, AP reported.

"And I'm not complaining about the Americans because I can poke their eyes with my own hands," Hussein told the court, according to the AP.

The trial resumed Wednesday after a two-week break in proceedings that have been boisterous and unpredictable.

Earlier, Hussein asked for an adjournment for noon prayers, but the judge turned down the request. Hussein turned to the left at that point and appeared to pray for about 10 minutes.

Lawyers for Hussein and some of his seven co-defendants also accusing a witness of being coached.

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Kal EL:
well after all he did to his own people, did he think that they were going to hold his hand when they caught him? he's reaping what he sowed for over 20 something years.

Real American:
Do you honestly believe him?

J @ M @ L:

--- Quote from: Real American on December 21, 2005, 02:43:19 PM ---Do you honestly believe him?

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We have more reason to believe him than we do to believe Bush.

Real American:

--- Quote from: JML - no vowels, disembowel your Colin Powell, throw in the towel on December 21, 2005, 02:48:37 PM ---
--- Quote from: Real American on December 21, 2005, 02:43:19 PM ---Do you honestly believe him?

--- End quote ---

We have more reason to believe him than we do to believe Bush.

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That statement right there shows your intelligence.

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