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When News Falls in the Forest
onthehillblog.blogspot.com — On June 26, a joint ProPublica-Washington Post story included what turned out to be startling news. The Obama administration, we reported, was "strongly considering criminal charges in federal court for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and three other detainees accused of involvement in the Sept. 11, 2001, (more) When News Falls in the Forest
Video: Obama, Holder defend NY 9/11 trials
politicalnewslive.blogspot.com — Attorney General Eric Holder defended his decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in a federal criminal court in New York City rather than by military commission. (more) Video: Obama, Holder defend NY 9/11 trials

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Video: The next "Guantanamo Bay?"
politicalnewslive.blogspot.com — A virtually empty prison in Thomson, Illinois could be the next possible location to house foreign terrorism suspects moved from the Guantanamo Bay prison. (more) Video: The next "Guantanamo Bay?"
Video shows Sen. Obama thought a military tribunal was fine for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed
latimesblogs.latimes.com — Obama assured Senate 9/11 mastermind would get fine trial "with all the bells and whistles." (more) Video shows Sen. Obama thought a military tribunal was ...
Thomson Journal
Thomson Journal
nytimes.com — An aerial view of the Thomson Correctional Center in Thomson , Ill., which could be turned over to federal authorities, in part for prisoners from Guantánamo Bay. More Photos > (more) Thomson Journal
Poll: Most Oppose Terror Trials in Open Court
Poll: Most Oppose Terror Trials in Open Court
cbsnews.com — The Obama administration appears to be going against public opinion with its decision to try five terrorist suspects – including self-proclaimed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed – in a civilian trial in New York City. A new CBS News poll ... (more) Poll: Most Oppose Terror Trials in Open Court
Senate Defeats Attempt To Block Closing Gitmo
onthehillblog.blogspot.com — Some 57 senators voted to defeat a Republican proposal that would have prohibited the use of funds to construct or modify prison facilities to hold individuals currently being detained at the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (more) Senate Defeats Attempt To Block Closing Gitmo
Leave justice for 9/11 suspects to the military
sunherald.com — Military tribunals are the appropriate setting for the trials of suspected 9/11 terrorists and the tribunals have the added advantage of safeguarding the nation’s security and intelligence operations. (more) Leave justice for 9/11 suspects to the military
In Senate vote, signs of shift on Guantanamo Bay detainees
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) In Senate vote, signs of shift on Guantanamo Bay detainees
Larry Craig Takes a Stance Against Gitmo
blogs.wsj.com — Jess Bravin reports on the Supreme Court. When it comes to due process, Larry Craig apparently carries some weight with his former Senate colleagues. The Idaho Republican retired from the Senate after Minnesota courts refused to let him withdraw ... (more) Larry Craig Takes a Stance Against Gitmo
U.S. prison officials to tour Thomson Monday
chicagobreakingnews.com — A delegation from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons is scheduled to tour and inspect the Thomson Correctional Center Monday as part of a White House proposal to buy the facility and use it to house some terror suspects now detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba , ... (more) U.S. prison officials to tour Thomson Monday
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Trial
outsidethebeltway.com — Khalid Sheikh Mohammed I was out of pocket for a few days visiting the folks in Alabama and missed commenting on a few stories. Most notable among these was Friday’s announcement that five Guantanamo Bay detainees, including 9/11 mastermind Khalid ... (more) Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Trial
9/11 suspects to be tried in New York: official (Reuters)
news.yahoo.com — Reuters - Five men accused of plotting the September 11, 2001 attacks, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, will be sent to criminal court in New York from the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, an Obama administration ... (more) 9/11 suspects to be tried in New York: official  ...
Happy Birthday, Gitmo
Happy Birthday, Gitmo
propublica.org — An American guard walks along the exterior of a camp for Chinese Uighur detainees at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (John Moore/Getty Images) Much has occurred today with regards to Guantanamo Bay and many decisions are yet to come ... (more) Happy Birthday, Gitmo
Dem Congressman: 'It's Unamerican' To Oppose U.S. Terror Trials
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA) has strong words for the Republicans opposing Attorney General Eric Holder's plan to bring five 9/11 suspects to New York City to face trial. "They see this as an opportunity to demagogue," he said. "They will... (more) Dem Congressman: 'It's Unamerican' To Oppose U.S. Terror ...
Why Bring KSM to the United States?
blog.american.com — On Attorney General Eric Holder’s announcement this morning to bring Khalid Sheikh Muhammad and five other high-value 9/11 hijackers to the United States, the American people need to ask: Why is this necessary? KSM has already confessed to being not ... (more) Why Bring KSM to the United States?
NYU Press
nyupress.org — The Guantanamo Lawyers Inside a Prison Outside the Law Edited by Mark P. Denbeaux and Jonathan Hafetz Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the United States imprisoned more than seven hundred and fifty men at its naval base at Guantánamo Bay, ... (more) NYU Press
The Associated Press: Holder: Don't fear trial of 'coward' 9/11 plotter
google.com — 1 hour ago WASHINGTON Attorney General Eric Holder is defending his decision to put the professed Sept. 11 mastermind on trial in New York and urging critics of the plan not to cower in the face of terrorists. Holder is set to testify Wednesday ... (more) The Associated Press: Holder: Don't fear trial of ...
Officials on housing Gitmo detainees at Thomson, IL prison (video)
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Officials on housing Gitmo detainees at Thomson, IL prison (video)
youtube.com — Excerpts from a press conference held Nov. 16, 2009 at Thomson Correctional Facility in Thomson, Illinois regarding the possibility of housing Guantanamo Bay... (more) Officials on housing Gitmo detainees at Thomson, IL ...
9/11 suspects to leave Gitmo, will be tried in NYC
nypost.com — WASHINGTON Self-proclaimed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees will be sent to New York to face trial in a civilian federal court, an Obama administration official said Friday. The official said Attorney ... (more) 9/11 suspects to leave Gitmo, will be tried in NYC
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