Norway Terror Suspect Breivik Admits Killing But Argues Self-Defense

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Norway terror suspect Anders Behiring Breivik has admitted to a killing spree that took 77 people’s lives on July 11th 2011, but has entered a not guilty plea.

“I acknowledge the acts, but not criminal guilt,” Breivik told a Court in Oslo.

His lawyers say Brievik will make a self-defense argument, justifying his actions as a defense against what their client sees as a multicultural threat to Norway. Legal observers say that the results of the case will depend on whether or not Breivik is considered criminally sane or insane by the Court. 

Via Al Jazeera English 

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