The official video of Saddam Hussein's execution omits the execution, offering a careful attempt to manage public perception of the event. As is often the case, however, they didn't account for some dude having a cellphone in the execution chamber.
On the one hand, it's an immediate quash to silly conspiracy claims that might be forthcoming, and sates our curiosity. On the other hand, it reveals a chaotic, shouting-filled scene that doesn't exactly suggest a well-organized legal procedure.
Here's a link to the shaky cellphone-o-vision snuff at Google Video: normal caveats about unpleasant content aside, it might not be up long.
Saddam Executed [Google Video]




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