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Government

Apr. 2, 2004

Jurists Who Will Judge Saddam Must Be Selected With Care

The capture of Saddam Hussein in December has presented a serious challenge for the postwar Iraqi legal system. Plans have been under way for several months for an Iraqi prosecution and trial of Saddam, and possibly other former regime officials, in an Iraqi forum.

Michael M. Farhang

Partner Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Email: mfarhang@gibsondunn.com

Michael is a former federal prosecutor and a partner in the firm's Los Angeles office. He is a Chambers-ranked attorney and practices in the White Collar Defense and Investigations and Securities Litigation Practice Groups.

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