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Karadzic to Defend Himself in Genocide Trial

Bosnian war crimes suspect also wants a shave and a trim

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 23, 2008 9:24 AM CDT

(Newser) – Bosnian genocide suspect Radovan Karadzic plans to defend himself when he stands trial in the Hague, his lawyer said today. He also plans to lose the Santa Claus beard and pony tail, having requested a shave and haircut, the BBC reports. Karadzic, a former psychiatrist... Read full story »

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