Iraq Judge: Saddam's Morale 'Collapsing'

www.PhillyBurbs.com ^ | June 4, 2005 9:49 AM | SAMEER N. YACOUB

[FreeManWhoCan]

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Saddam Hussein's morale has plummeted due to the gravity of the war crimes charges he faces, according to comments published Saturday from the chief investigating judge trying the former Iraqi president.

Raid Juhi, head of the Iraqi Special Tribunal set up to try Saddam, also said the ousted president and some of the 11 other detained former regime figures are facing "12 cases" that carry punishments from life in jail to the death penalty.

"The ousted president has suffered a collapse in his morale because he understands the extent of the charges against him and because he's certain that he will stand tribal before an impartial court," Juhi told the London-based Asharq al-Awsat newspaper in an interview published Saturday.

Saddam, who is being held in a U.S.-run detention facility in Baghdad, was captured in December 2003 and faces charges including killing rival politicians during his 30-year rule, gassing Kurds, invading Kuwait and suppressing Kurdish and Shiite uprisings in 1991.

No date has been set for the start of Saddam's trial, but Juhi reiterated comments made last week by President Jalal Talabani to CNN that the former dictator was expected to face the tribunal within two months. Juhi said Saddam will be tried alone in some case and alongside other detainees in other cases.

Saddam's lawyer, Khalil al-Duleimi, rejected Juhi's comments, telling The Associated Press that his client was in high spirits and that he was not aware of the 12 cases the judge referred to.

"The last time I met Saddam was in late April and his spirits were very high," al-Duleimi said.

[gogipper]

Good sarcasm.. Don't forget the tags.

[JCEccles]

What was that characters name on Saturday Night Live who was a self esteem trainer played by Al Franken ? ...... send him over there, they would be great for each other.

And send Richard Simmons to work as his personal fitness trainer.

[BibChr]

Well, that's always sad to read. But... um....

Remind me again: why is he still alive?

Dan

[scott7278]

In the Left's world, low moral equates to "I'm sorry," and "I'm sorry" is enough to let him off the hook. "He's suffered enough," they would say with tears.

[frithguild]

They should bring in a platoon of Marines or soldiers and let him escape.

[bigsigh]

STEWART

[little jeremiah]

Sniff - sniff - where's my kleenex?

Meanwhile, in hell, the tridents are being sharpened in keen anticipation.

[LachlanMinnesota]

So if Saddam converted to Christianity and asked God for forgiveness, what would happen?

[kennedy]

Awww, he's sad. Bummer, Saddam. Sucks to be you.

[dc-zoo]

His name was "Stewart Smalley". "Daily Affirmation"

[Tess1]

God would forgive him. However, he would have to still face the courts and legal consequences of his actions. Of course it would be interesting to watch the Moslem's world reaction if he became a Christian...can I watch? huh can I can I? ...just think of the ramifications of that possiblity..

[Moosilauke]

He will outlive most of us who are his age. UN, World Court, Amnesty International, Council of Churches, NYT, Newsweek, etc. etc. will spare no effort to save his neck. If he were running a TV repair shop in Baghdad, his life would be in jeopardy every day. Where he is, he's safe...and woe be the guard who handles his copy of Qu'ran without gloves!

[lilylangtree]

Has the ACLU been called? (drippy sarc)

[Prophet in the wilderness]

lol.......
I think that character's name ( or last name ) was Smiley or something like that.

[Prophet in the wilderness]

Yes..... I think we get to much of that from the MSM and TV every day.

[Prophet in the wilderness]

In the Left's world, it only applies to the left and liberals, they don't use the same standard with conservatives.

[dead]

He still has his fawning admirers on the American left:

[Prophet in the wilderness]

Well,,,, He would receive GOD's Grace, but, still would have to be held accountable to his actions of the passed in this worlds courts.

[wyattearp]

So if Saddam converted to Christianity and asked God for forgiveness, what would happen?

The muslims would execute him for sure...

[Valin]

They should bring in a platoon of Marines or soldiers and let him escape.


No need for that. Just make an announcement when and where he's to be released, stand back and watch the show.