Defence lawyers for Saddam Hussein and seven co-accused of crimes against humanity wrapped up their case on Tuesday and the court said it will hear final statements within a month before it reaches a verdict.
Chief Judge Raouf Abdel Rahman said the prosecution team will make its closing statements on June 19 and the defence team will deliver its final remarks on July 10.
That would mark the final phase in a trial which opened last October and has been rocked by the killings of two, defence lawyers, the resignation of the previous chief judge and court disorder prompted by lengthy tirades by defendants. Once final statements are in, a five-judge panel is expected to adjourn to consider a verdict, an official close to the court said.
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