Silence of the lambs and their parents....
OSNABRUECK, Germany (Reuters) - The judge in the court martial of three British soldiers accused of abusing and sexually humiliating Iraqi detainees urged public figures on Thursday to avoid commenting on the case.
His appeal follows statements this week by army chief Sir Mike Jackson and Prime Minister Tony Blair, who described as "shocking and appalling" photographs shown in court including naked Iraqis apparently being forced to simulate sex acts.
"I would like to make an appeal that no public statements be made with regard to this trial," Judge Advocate Michael Hunter told the court, although he made clear he was not singling out Blair or any other figure.
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