French lawyer says he will defend Saddam

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French lawyer says he will defend Saddam

French lawyer says he will defend Saddam
Sunday, March 28, 2004 Posted: 11:47 AM EST (1647 GMT)

(CNN) -- A French attorney who has represented other notorious figures said Sunday that he will defend ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in any future trial.

Jacques Verges said he received a letter from Saddam's nephew, Ali Barzan al-Tikriti, asking him to take the case. Eleven other lawyers of various nationalities will work with him, Verges said.

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Boy, the Freepers must be having a ball with this one...

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