A Muslim cleric charged with inciting racial hatred testified Thursday in a British court, denying that he urged the killing of non-believers.
Abu Hamza is charged with soliciting violence at public meetings, using language aimed at stirring up racial hatred, possession of offensive video and audiotapes and possession of the Encyclopedia of Afghani Jihad, described as a work with information "of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism."
Hamza was led from the dock to the witness stand by two security guards, the Evening Standard reported. He appeared nervous as he affirmed he would tell the truth and was instructed by the judge in how to give evidence.
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