Famous French lawyer to defend Saddam

A French lawyer infamous for defending terrorists and a Nazi leader today said he has been asked to defend Saddam Hussein.

Sat, 27 Mar, 2004 - 13:18

A French lawyer infamous for defending terrorists and a Nazi leader today said he has been asked to defend Saddam Hussein.

Jacques Verges told France-Inter radio he had received a letter from Saddam’s family confirming his role as attorney for the former Iraqi leader.

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