Saddam In Court

Saddam Hussein is led into a courtroom in chains, July 1, 2004, at Camp Victory, a former Saddam palace on the outskirts of Baghdad. This picture was altered at source, cleared by the U.S. military, and released July 2, 2004.

Saddam Hussein is led into a courtroom in chains, July 1, 2004, at Camp Victory, a former Saddam palace on the outskirts of Baghdad. This picture was altered at source, cleared by the U.S. military, and released July 2, 2004.

Former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein makes his first appearance in court since being transferred to Iraqi custody, Baghdad, Iraq, July 1, 2004. Saddam defiantly rejected charges of war crimes and genocide, telling the judge, "this is all theater, the real criminal is Bush."

Saddam appears in court, Baghdad, Iraq, July 1, 2004. Strict pool arrangements limited media access to the hearing. A videotape censored by military authorities was released shortly afterward.

Saddam gestures as he appears in court, Baghdad, Iraq, July 1, 2004. The 30-minute arraignment took place at Camp Victory, one of his former palaces on the outskirts of Baghdad.

Saddam appears before an Iraqi court judge, Baghdad, Iraq, July 1, 2004.

Saddam appears in a courtroom at Camp Victory, a former Presidential Palace on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, July 1, 2004.

Saddam Hussein appears before a court judge in Baghdad, Iraq, July 1, 2004.

Saddam, looking thinner than when captured, was handcuffed on the way into the building, but not while he was in court.

When Saddam entered the courtroom, the judge asked him who he was, when he was born and if he was president of Iraq.

Saddam refused to sign a list of charges against him unless a lawyer was present, and he questioned the court's jurisdiction.

Saddam appears in a courtroom at Camp Victory, a former Presidential Palace on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, July 1, 2004.

Saddam appears in a courtroom at Camp Victory, a former Presidential Palace on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, July 1, 2004.

Iraqi security guards put chains on Saddam Hussein after his court appearance, July 1, 2004. This picture was cleared by the U.S. military and released July 2, 2004.

Iraqi security guards put chains on Saddam Hussein after his court appearance, July 1, 2004. This picture was cleared by the U.S. military and released July 2, 2004.

Iraqi security guards put chains on Saddam Hussein after his court appearance, July 1, 2004. This picture was cleared by the U.S. military and released July 2, 2004.

Iraqi security guards put chains on Saddam Hussein after his court appearance, July 1, 2004. This picture was cleared by the U.S. military and released July 2, 2004.

Saddam Hussein, former Iraqi President, led in chains to armored vehicle after leaving courtroom, Baghdad, Iraq, July 1, 2004. This picture was cleared by the U.S. military and released July 2, 2004.