Lawyer Who Once Represented Saddam Hussein Sentenced to 14 Years in Jail for Fraud

Wasn't qualified to practice law in the UK or Italy

Reason Staff | 3.28.2013 10:44 AM

A flamboyant but unqualified lawyer whose clients included deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has been sentenced to 14 years in jail for fraud.

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Lawyer Who Once Represented Saddam Hussein Sentenced to 14 Years in Jail for Fraud

Wasn't qualified to practice law in the UK or Italy

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