Convictions and sentences in the trial of Saddam, 7 co-defendants

Here are the details of the convictions and sentences for Saddam Hussein and seven co-defendants in trial for 1982 war crimes in the town of Dujail.

Details of the convictions and sentences for Saddam Hussein and seven co-defendants in trial for 1982 war crimes in the town of Dujail. The specific convictions come under the broad headings, under Iraqi law, of crimes against humanity and war crimes. The sentences are served concurrently in cases where a defendant received more than one conviction and sentence.

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The three defendants sentenced to death are likely to be hanged together, Iraqi officials have said. They are Saddam, his half brother Barzan Ibrahim and the former head of the Revolutionary Court, Awad Hamed al-Bandar.

Saddam Hussein, former Iraqi president:

Guilty of murder, sentenced to death.

Guilty of forced deportation, sentenced to 10 years in prison. Guilty of torture, sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Barzan Ibrahim, Saddam's half brother and former intelligence chief:

Guilty of murder, sentenced to death.

Guilty of forced deportation, sentenced to 10 years in prison. Guilty of torture, sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Awad Hamed al-Bandar, former head of the Revolutionary Court: Guilty of murder, sentenced to death.

Taha Yassin Ramadan, former Iraqi vice president: Guilty of murder, sentenced to life in prison. Guilty of forced deportation, sentenced to 10 years in prison. Guilty of torture, sentenced to 7 years in prison. Guilty of inhumane acts, sentenced to 7 years in prison. The appeals court said Tuesday that Ramadan's life sentence was too lenient, and returned his case to the High Tribunal for reconsideration. The chief judge demanded he be sentenced to death instead.

Abdullah Kazim Ruwayyid, former Baath Party official: Guilty of murder, sentenced to 15 years in prison. Guilty of torture, sentenced to 7 years in prison. (Sentences run concurrently so he will serve 15 years).

Mizhar Abdullah Ruwayyid, former Baath official: _ Guilty of murder, sentenced to 15 years in prison. _ Guilty of torture, sentenced to 7 years in prison. (Sentences run concurrently so he will serve 15 years).

Ali Dayih Ali, former Baath official:

Guilty of murder, sentenced to 15 years in prison. Guilty of torture, sentenced to 7 years in prison. (Sentences run concurrently so he will serve 15 years.)

Mohammed Azawi Ali, former Baath official:

Acquitted of all charges and ordered released from custody immediately.