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Sun 04 Apr 2003Barghuti trial attempt met with defianceAn attempt by Israel to pursue the trial of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghuti, was met with defiance today when witnesses refused to testify against the West Bank Fatah leader and denounced the proceedings."I'm not participating in this, it's illegal," said the43-year-old, who has refused a defence team and faces life behindbars if found guilty.