 The United States denied that Saddam Hussein has been turned over to Iraqi authorities, contradicting a statement by the former Iraqi president's lawyer. "There has been no change in Saddam's status," U.S. State Department spokesman Tom Casey said Friday, according to CBS News. Casey said the information he had was provided by the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. "I don't have any more details to offer you," he told reporters at the State Department. Casey reiterated the Bush administration's view that "we think it's very important there be accountability." He said "it was up to the Iraqis" to formally request that Saddam be brought forward for execution. Asked when that might occur, Casey said, "I really don't have a timeline on this." The White House declined to comment on the timing of the execution. ...
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