STEVE INSKEEP, Host: Since the trial of the former Iraqi leader and seven other defendants began in October, it's been plagued by disruptions, accusations of government interference, the murders of two defense lawyers, and then the resignation of the chief judge. When the trial resumes, a new chief judge is expected to be in charge.
Court officials named a new chief judge to preside over the trial of Saddam Hussein, which is now due to resume Sunday.