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Reputed crime boss Abutbul can't find representation after his lawyer is murdered By Roni Singer-Heruti Tags: organized crime, Israel  A reputed underworld kingpin, whose lawyer was murdered two weeks ago in a car explosion, has been unable to find an attorney to represent him. The Tel Aviv Court has advised Asi Abutbul, who is on trial with 23 other defendants for organized crime activities and extortion, that unless he finds another attorney soon, he would be tried separately from the other suspects. Yoram Haham, a criminal attorney, was killed when an explosive device detonated in his car as he was driving down Yigal Alon Street in Tel Aviv. Advertisement A representative of the Abutbul family told the court yesterday that no lawyer would agree to represent Abutbul in three months time as the court demanded, due to the complex case. The court said it did not want to delay the other defendants' trial, and would consider separating their trial from Abutbul's. The prosecution objected. The court asked Abutbul to let it know whether he found an attorney by next Wednesday, and to examine the possibility of resuming his trial in six months. At this point, Abutbul's brother Francois interrupted and told the court: "He deserves a retrial...no lawyer will take this case, not even in a year. It is impossible to study the material." Related articles: A jealous husband, or an angry client? Police investigate lawyer murder Top police officer, on Haham murder: Israel isn't gangland Chicago Report: Police learned 2 months ago of plot to harm top attorney Alleged crime boss Abutbul convicted for aiding buying of arms Bookmark to del.icio.us   Kosher Idol A new Haredi reality show called 'The Upcoming Voice' makes 'American Idol' kosher. Chief Rabbi's savior New look at Nazi-era papers names mysterious rescuer of future Chief Rabbi.   1.   My heart bleeds 09:08  |  Liz 26/06/08   2.   What does this mean...?! 09:38  |  Esther 26/06/08   3.   to 1 09:41  |  Boris 26/06/08   4.   whats the problem its quite simple really 10:38  |  avi 26/06/08   5.   Habulbul the lawyerless... 22:25  |  Ulf 26/06/08

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