From the Open-Publishing Calendar
From the Open-Publishing Newswire
Indybay Feature
In Stark Reversal, Obama Abandons Civilian Trials for 9/11 Suspects
Interview with Michael Ratner, president of the Center for Constitutional Rights, conducted by Scott Harris
In Stark Reversal, Obama Abandons Civilian Trials for 9/11 Suspects
Interview with Michael Ratner, president of the Center for Constitutional Rights, conducted by Scott Harris
After almost a year in office, the Obama administration’s Attorney General Eric Holder announced in November 2009 that the President had decided to try 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other accused co-conspirators in civilian court in New York City. Over the ensuing months initial political support for the decision eroded – and a fire storm of criticism soon erupted with fear about such a trial in New York City becoming a magnet for new terrorist attacks -- and concern about the enormous expense that would be incurred for security to protect the city during the trial.
Story continues
http://www.btlonline.org/2011/seg/110429cf-btl-ratner.html
Interview with Michael Ratner, president of the Center for Constitutional Rights, conducted by Scott Harris
After almost a year in office, the Obama administration’s Attorney General Eric Holder announced in November 2009 that the President had decided to try 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other accused co-conspirators in civilian court in New York City. Over the ensuing months initial political support for the decision eroded – and a fire storm of criticism soon erupted with fear about such a trial in New York City becoming a magnet for new terrorist attacks -- and concern about the enormous expense that would be incurred for security to protect the city during the trial.
Story continues
http://www.btlonline.org/2011/seg/110429cf-btl-ratner.html
For more information:
http://Between the Lines c/o Squeaky Wheel...
Add Your Comments
We are 100% volunteer and depend on your participation to sustain our efforts!
Get Involved
If you'd like to help with maintaining or developing the website, contact us.
Publish
Publish your stories and upcoming events on Indybay.
Topics
More
Search Indybay's Archives
Advanced Search
►
▼
IMC Network