TPM: CNN was on a phone with a witness at the time of the hanging

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http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/011765.php

An investigation? Now the Maliki government is going to investigate the 'Moktada' chants at Saddam's execution and the leaking of the phone-cam snuff film?

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But maybe they should start the investigation down in Atlanta with the folks at CNN. Here's what CNN reported shortly after the execution ...

Many of those who witnessed the execution celebrated in the aftermath.

"Saddam's body is in front me," said an official in the prime minister's office when CNN telephoned. "It's over."

In the background, Shiite chanting could be heard. When asked about the chanting, the official said, "These are employees of the prime minister's office and government chanting in celebration."

He said that celebrations broke out after Hussein was dead, and that there was "dancing around the body."

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1. CNN: Hang him quick!