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Mr Bo, a tall man, is dwarfed by extremely tall guards
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Former top Chinese politician Bo Xilai has accused his ex-police chief of lying over allegations of abuse of power. Mr Bo said Wang Lijun, his former associate in the city of Chongquing, had written a testimony "full of lies and fraud", also telling the court: "His character is extremely bad, he created rumors...and threw dust in the public's eyes. Wang Lijun has been a key figure in court, testifying that Bo Xi Lai, a former top Communist Party figure, punched him after he told the politician his wife was responsible for the death of British businessman Neil Heywood - something his wife, Bo Kailai, has been convicted of. Saturday's court session focused on allegations that Mr Bo covered up the murder of Mr Heywood in 2011. At the end of the fourth day of the trial, which is being held in Jinan, it was adjourned until Monday. Many experts and analysts predict that the trial has a predetermined 'guilty' verdict - and is just a "show trial" - but Chinese Observers say Mr Bo has put up a spirited defense. In addition to the cover-up allegations, Bo Xilai also faces charges of bribery and corruption,with his jailed wife Gu Kailai testifying against her husband, alleging that a wealthy entrepreneur bought gifts for the family in order to gain favors - which resulted in Mr Bo branding his wife "insane". Mr Bo Xilai is also accused of embezzlement, a charge he also denies.
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