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Richard, that's a fine line that the attorney walks. Maybe someone who is a PD will chime in, but from conversations with my ex (who is a JD, but does patent law), the defense attorney is required to do the best he/she can for their client. What they "know" depends on the situation, and usually is obtained on a need-to-know basis. Since Clark didn't see Hussein commit these atrocities, how can he "know" he is guilty?
If the client maintains his innocence to his counsel, counsel has to act on that, and provide the best defense they can. No matter how disgusting. This crap happens all the time in court. Just not of the magnitude of SH's offenses.
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