About
Thai-born attorney whose famous clients include war criminals and terrorists.
Before Fame
He joined the anti-Nazi resistance movement and the French Communist Party before studying law at the University of Paris.
Trivia
His infamous clients include Nazi criminal Klaus Barbie and the international terrorist Carlos the Jackal.
Family Life
His twin, Paul Verges, served on the European Parliament and became the leader of the Reunionese Communist Party. His wife, Djamila Bouhired, was an activist from Algeria.
Associated With
He offered legal representation to Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in 2003, but Hussein declined the offer.
