Egypt ex-president Morsi tells trial: 'I am president'

Monday, November 04, 2013

Egypt's ousted leader Mohammed Morsi has gone on trial in Cairo, telling the judge the case is illegitimate as he remains president.

He and 14 other Muslim Brotherhood figures face charges of inciting the killing of protesters outside the presidential palace in 2012.

After Mr Morsi's remarks and his refusal to wear a uniform, the judge adjourned the trial until 8 January.

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Egypt ex-president Morsi tells trial: 'I am president'

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