From BBC News: Saddam's trial 'to be televised'
"The trial of Iraq's ex-leader Saddam Hussein is to go ahead next week as planned and proceedings will be televised, the chief judge says. The ex-leader and his aides have been accused of many crimes against humanity - the first charge concerns a massacre in the Shia village of Dujail in 1982. Saddam's defence team have repeatedly challenged the legitimacy of the trial. They have said there has been insufficient time to prepare. They have also accused the trial judges of bias"
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So, in order to boost some flagging poll numbers, we're going to televise the 'biggest trial in the century' (I can see the Fox and CNN bumpers now, complete with great, neat-o graphics). This may be enought to replace EVERYTHING news-worthy while it is going on. Just look at the news during Scott Peterson's trial.
But remember to stay tuned to the finale: "Whether Saddam Hussein faces the death penalty if convicted "will be decided at the last minute," the judge said."
So be sure to stay tuned...