Iraqi honoured for his role in Jessica rescue

The Iraqi lawyer who helped US troops rescue American prisoner of war Jessica Lynch was honoured by an American lawyers’ group.

Fri, 09 May, 2003 - 07:30

The Iraqi lawyer who helped US troops rescue American prisoner of war Jessica Lynch was honoured by an American lawyers’ group.

The Delaware Bar Association said the award granted to Mohammed Odeh al-Rehaief, 32, reflected the best quality of lawyers – helping defenceless people being treated unfairly.

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