Proceedings on May 22 turned into a shouting match after the chief judge ejected one of Hussein's defense lawyers, Lebenese attorney Bushra al-Khalil, from the courtroom for speaking out of turn.
(compiled from agency reports)
Saddam Hussein Biography
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