Samaha’s Bodyguard, Driver Testify in Bombings Plot
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Military Examining Magistrate Judge Riyad Abu Ghida heard on Tuesday the testimonies of ex-Minister Michel Samaha's bodyguard and driver over the bombing attacks plot.
Bodyguard Ali Mallah and driver Fares Barakat, who were arrested for questioning on Aug. 9 and later released, testified to Abu Ghida on the transfer of explosives from Syria in an attempt to carry out bombings in northern Lebanon.
Samaha’s lawyer Sakhr al-Hashem met with the former minister at the headquarters of the military police.
Meanwhile, Abu Ghida summoned al-Joumhouria newspaper’s editorial director Charles Jabbour and manager Khalil Abu Antoun to hear their testimonies as witnesses for publishing the transcript of Samaha’s confessions.
But the session was postponed to next Tuesday.
Samaha was arrested by the Internal Security Forces Intelligence Branch during a raid on his house on Aug. 9.
The former minister, Syrian National Security Bureau head Ali Mamlouk and a Syrian officer identified as Brig. Gen. Adnan were accused on Aug. 11 of plotting to assassinate political and religious figures in Lebanon and carry out terrorist attacks.
28 August 2012, 14:46
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When convicted for high treason, Samaha should be hanged publically to send a message to all traitors for things to come.
28 August 2012, 16:20
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Yes of course hang in public to add images of violence to a population that is naturally violent. What is wrong with you seriously? And I am betting that you criticized the Iraqis when they hanged Saddam Hussein. I pity your logic and your lack of good judgment for if you do not realize that hanging that man in public could have worse effects on the country’s population then the plot he is being accused of then you are the worst kind of fools. Stupid impulsive uncivilized nutcase
28 August 2012, 16:19
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I am not for the death penalty, but this guy should be hung! He should be treated the same as any spy for Israel conspiring against our country and people. Send a strong message to everyone, that anyone that puts our people and country at risk will be exterminated like the rats they are.
28 August 2012, 16:21
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I am not for the death penalty, but this guy should be hung! He should be treated the same as any spy for Israel conspiring against our country and people. Send a strong message to everyone, that anyone that puts our people and country at risk will be exterminated like the rats they are.
28 August 2012, 16:26
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I am not for the death penalty, but this guy should be hung! He should be treated the same as any spy for Israel conspiring against our country and people. Send a strong message to everyone, that anyone that puts our people and country at risk will be exterminated like the rats they are.
28 August 2012, 22:34
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i say all the people that lost loved ones because of these retards should stone him to death
28 August 2012, 20:22
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And many of those that are not caught can be found among HA members...
28 August 2012, 22:32
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is it worth ya bhiim ya ghabbi i wonder how much did they pay to plot against your country and your people hope you suffer for eternity ya murderer
