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Originally Posted by Hottentot
Having read the news, I can't say I envy Breivik's lawyer, Lippestad. So he has to* defend a massmurderer and act as his public voice for the media and the people. Gee, what could be easier?
*)As I've understood it, Breivik himself requested Lippestad to defend him and he was obliged to do so. At least today, according to Finnish news, he has stated that he doesn't understand why Breivik chose him. Doesn't sound like a volunteer.
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So is an accused allow to pick their defence lawyer and does said defence lawyer not have the right to refuse?