Saddam a no show in court (Updated)
Yesterday Saddam Hussein vowed not to return to the trial. Today, he's apparently making good on that promise:
Trial Delayed As Saddam Refuses to Attend
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Saddam Hussein's trial was delayed Wednesday after the ousted president refused to attend the session, court officials said. Defense lawyers huddled with the judges in hopes of resolving the latest test of wills in the often-unruly trial.
They can continue without him, of course, but are seemingly reluctant to do so:
Court officials on Wednesday said Saddam was sticking by his vow, and the judges were trying to decide whether to proceed without him.
If the differences cannot be resolved, an official said the court might hold a closed session to search for solutions.
I say continue, and stick a closed-circuit monitor in his cell. The added bonus being that the court can continue without all of his arrogant outbursts.
Update (8:00 AM EST) Looks like they're pressing on without him. Good.
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