Hussein Would Prefer Firing Squad
Saddam Hussein in an earlier court appearance (epa)
Hussein was speaking after being brought to court from hospital.
Hussein was being treated for the effects of a hunger strike that he started to protest at what he says is an unfair trial and to demand greater security for this defense team. Three defense lawyers have been killed since the trail started.
The defense team for Hussein and his seven codefendants boycotted this latest court session.
Hussein told the court that he was brought there against his will and accused the U.S. military of force-feeding him to end his hunger strike, which he began on July 8.
(AP, Reuters)