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| Accusations Against Chalabis Might Be Continuing Smear Campaign |
| 2004-08-11 |
| From The Wall Street Journal .... Iraq's Central Bank Governor has said that he issued no counterfeiting complaint against Ahmed Chalabi, contrary to the claims of the accusing judge in this case. As for the murder charges the same judge has levied against Salem [Chalabi] -- a respected lawyer in charge of the tribunal prosecuting Saddam and his henchmen -- even Ahmed's enemies say they find them incredible. .... Both Chalabis have vigorously denied the charges and questioned the bona fides of the judge. Zuhair al Maliky is a former translator at the Coalition Provisional Authority who was elevated to his current position by the former U.S-appointed governor, L. Paul Bremer. In April Mr. Bremer amended his original order establishing Iraq's Central Criminal Court to eliminate a requirement that judges have five years of prior judicial experience; Mr. Maliky had none. The head of Iraq's union of judges has questioned the court's legitimacy. This is not the first time Judge Maliky has moved against Mr. Chalabi. In May security forces raided Mr. Chalabi's home and office. Attempts by Mr. Bremer and the White House to paint the raids as an all-Iraqi effort were complicated by the presence of two American employees of Mr. Chalabi, both of whom testified to the presence of plainclothed and uniformed Americans. In response, Judge Maliky issued further warrants for the Americans, absurdly charging them with "obstructing" his investigation. |
| Posted by:Mike Sylwester |
| #2 Bet his travel agent got him a great deal. Or an internet special. I mean, what else could it be??? |
| Posted by: tu3031 2004-08-11 09:22 |
| #1 So why is he vacationing in Iran? |
| Posted by: B 2004-08-11 09:18 |