Saddam trial verdict by early August
A verdict in the trial of Saddam Hussein and seven former aides on charges of crimes against humanity is expected by early August, a US official said Monday after prosecutors wrapped up their evidence against the defendants.
"I expect a verdict by the end of July or early August," the official, who is close to the court, said.
"I believe the defence will present its case now and the court will take a recess for about a month," ahead of the July or August verdict, the US official said.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Saddam and the seven other former regime officials are on trial for the killings of 148 Shias in the village of Dujail in the early 1980s after an attempt on his life.
The trial resumed Monday and after a brief 90-minute session was adjourned to May 15 to give the defence time to present their witnesses.
The prosecution wrapped up its evidence after presenting a new report by handwriting experts that linked Saddam to the massacre of Shia villagers in the 1980s.
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