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Article: Taylor begins his Sierra Leone war crimes defense.

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The Daily Star (Beirut, Lebanon)
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July 14, 2009
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Byline: Daily Star Staff

Summary: Lawyers for Charles Taylor began his defense against war crimes charges Monday, arguing that the former Liberian president was not responsible for the murder, rape and mutilation of civilians by rebels in Sierra Leone and should not be blamed simply out of disgust at the atrocities.

Mike Corder

Associated Press Writer

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: Lawyers for Charles Taylor began his defense against war crimes charges Monday, arguing that the former Liberian president was not responsible for the murder, rape and mutilation of civilians by rebels in Sierra Leone and should not be blamed simply out of disgust ...

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