穆尔西咆哮公堂以合法总统自居

Ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi has rejected the trial against him that began Monday, insisting that he is the country's "legitimate president."

In his first public appearance since the military pushed him from power in July, Mr. Morsi was defiant.  The start of the trial was delayed because he refused to dress in the traditional white jumpsuit worn by defendants.

A judge then adjourned the trial minutes after it began because of protest chants by Mr. Morsi and his co-defendants.  It was expected to resume later Monday.

The trial is being held at the same Cairo police academy where another ousted leader, Hosni Mubarak, has faced prosecution.

Security was heavy outside the venue, where a crowd of Mr. Morsi's supporters gathered to protest what they say in an illegitimate trial.