BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Saddam Hussein launched into an extended outburst at his trial Wednesday, alleging he had been ``beaten and tortured by Americans'' while in detention after a witness testified that his agents had tortured people by ripping off their skin.

The trial's chief prosecutor said that if American-led multinational forces were abusing the former Iraqi leader, he would be transferred to the custody of Iraqi troops.

``Yes, I have been beaten, everywhere on my body. The marks are still there,'' Saddam told the court after sitting quietly listening to testimony. ``And I'm not complaining about the Americans because I can poke their eyes with my own hands.''

Saddam said other co-defendants - his half brother, Barazan Ibrahim, who had been head of intelligence, and Taha Yassin Ramadan, a former vice president - were beaten by their American captors.

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Trichome Creator Reviewed by Trichome Creator on . Saddam Hussein "I Have Been Beaten" BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Saddam Hussein launched into an extended outburst at his trial Wednesday, alleging he had been ``beaten and tortured by Americans'' while in detention after a witness testified that his agents had tortured people by ripping off their skin. The trial's chief prosecutor said that if American-led multinational forces were abusing the former Iraqi leader, he would be transferred to the custody of Iraqi troops. ``Yes, I have been beaten, everywhere on my body. The marks Rating: 5