Egypt: Morsi’s trial adjourned until Jan. 8

Video: Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi show defiance in court as he faces charges. Stuart Greer reports.

CAIRO, Egypt – Egypt’s deposed president has defiantly told the court that he is the country’s “legitimate” leader and it has no jurisdiction to try him.

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In Monday’s trial, Mohammed Morsi made his first public appearance since the military coup that ousted him on July 3. The trial was then adjourned until Jan. 8 to allow defense lawyers to review documents.

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Since his ouster, Morsi has been held at a secret military location. He was flown by helicopter to the trial venue – a police academy in an eastern Cairo district.

If convicted, Morsi and 14 other defendants in the case could face the death penalty.