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SADDAM's LAWYER...Clive Stafford-Smith is a beneficiary of the George Soros Foundation
littlegreenfootballs.com ^ | Dec. 20, 2004 | littlegreenfootballs / powerlineblog.com

Posted on 12/20/2004 5:48:55 AM PST by crushelits

Saddam bids to challenge case in the US

LONDON (AFP) - Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein (news - web sites) is preparing a legal challenge in the United States to his trial for war crimes, a newspaper reports, citing leaked papers prepared by his defense team.

Clive Stafford Smith, a British human rights lawyer, has prepared a 50-page brief which contains advice to take the case to US courts to ensure he receives a fair trial, the Sunday Times reported after saying it had seen the document. there's more here @ Free Republic...  and here Free Republic Post ...

The lawyers for Saddam Hussein are preparing to turn his trial into the Circus of the Century: Saddam bids to challenge case in the US.

LONDON (AFP) - Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein is preparing a legal challenge in the United States to his trial for war crimes, a newspaper reports, citing leaked papers prepared by his defense team.

Clive Stafford Smith, a British human rights lawyer, has prepared a 50-page brief which contains advice to take the case to US courts to ensure he receives a fair trial, the Sunday Times reported after saying it had seen the document.

The action is to ensure that Saddam receives the basic legal rights given to those tried in the United States, such as full access to his defense team and an independent judge and jury, the newspaper said.

It said the leaked brief is entitled “The Iraqi Special Tribunal as Victors’ Justice — the Inherent Illegality and Bias of the Whole Process.”

It’s no surprise to discover that Clive Stafford-Smith is a beneficiary of  the George Soros Foundation.





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1 posted on 12/20/2004 5:48:56 AM PST by crushelits
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To: crushelits
SADAM's LAYER

Ungh - wouldn't even want to think about that one.

2 posted on 12/20/2004 5:49:45 AM PST by dirtboy (To make a pearl, you must first irritate an oyster)
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To: Admin Moderator

Fix title please :)


3 posted on 12/20/2004 5:49:57 AM PST by visualops (It's easier to build a child than repair an adult.)
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To: dirtboy

mebbe saddam's layer is really a chicken?


4 posted on 12/20/2004 5:50:54 AM PST by camle (keep your mind open and somebody will fill it with something for you))
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CORRECTION, SORRY FOR THE TYPO

SADAM's LAWYER...Clive Stafford-Smith is a beneficiary of the George Soros Foundation

5 posted on 12/20/2004 5:51:22 AM PST by crushelits
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To: visualops

Done ;)


6 posted on 12/20/2004 5:52:29 AM PST by Admin Moderator
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To: Admin Moderator

THANKS for fixing typo.


7 posted on 12/20/2004 5:53:55 AM PST by crushelits
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To: crushelits

I always think that the best way to deal with dictators is to let his own people bring him to trial in their own country as soon as he falls from office, and give the dictator a death penalty. And do it the same day as the verdict.


8 posted on 12/20/2004 5:56:10 AM PST by paudio (Four More Years..... Let's Use Them Wisely...)
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To: crushelits; StillProud2BeFree; Calpernia; Velveeta; Revel; DAVEY CROCKETT; lacylu; jerseygirl; ...

Ping


9 posted on 12/20/2004 5:56:26 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny (Today, please pray for God's miracle, we are not going to make it without him.)
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To: crushelits
If Soros wants to bet big money on another losing horse, sounds like a great idea to me!
10 posted on 12/20/2004 6:09:41 AM PST by CrazyIvan (What's the difference between Joseph Goebbels and Michael Moore? About 150 pounds.)
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To: paudio

Well Said....

Your tagline really struck me, if we don't mobilize early to force the theives in congress to implement W's SS reforms and tax reform and tort reform we my as well have elected JFK this time around. What do you think?


11 posted on 12/20/2004 6:15:17 AM PST by reluctantwarrior (Strength and Honor, just call me Buzzkill for short......)
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To: crushelits

Well imagine that!


12 posted on 12/20/2004 6:33:24 AM PST by Sunshine Sister
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To: reluctantwarrior

Yep, four years period is not that long. God knows what will happen after that. I agree with agenda you mention. Plus the Supreme Court thing and preventing US from terror attacks. Those are about all W should concentrate on.


13 posted on 12/20/2004 6:34:46 AM PST by paudio (Four More Years..... Let's Use Them Wisely...)
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To: crushelits

Thank you for taking the time to place that post. I
cannot help but wonder: how deep is the connection between Hussein, Soros, MoveOn.org and the DNC?


14 posted on 12/20/2004 6:39:20 AM PST by 2ThumbsUp
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To: 2ThumbsUp

All four have some very anti-American tendencies?


15 posted on 12/20/2004 6:50:08 AM PST by nuffsenuff
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To: crushelits

What a shock. A terrorist/murderer/dictator's lawyer is connected to someone who hates George W. Bush. I'm shocked, I say.


16 posted on 12/20/2004 7:11:16 AM PST by SoFloFreeper
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