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Clandestine FBI Inquiry Rattles 9/11 Tribunals

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 20, 2014 A visit by FBI agents to a member of the team defending one of the men accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks is a reminder that, "no matter how much the proceedings" at Guantanamo Bay "resemble a familiar American trial, the invisible hand of the United States government is at work there in ways unlike anything seen in typical courtrooms." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Guantanamo Prisoner’s Case Demonstrates Unfairness of Military Commissions

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Jun 19, 2013 Guantanamo has become a symbol of U.S. hypocrisy on human rights. Lawyers handling the criminal case of Guantanamo prisoner Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri argued several pretrial motions last week. But just as they raised some fascinating legal issues, the hearings revealed the basic unfairness of the military commissions for adjudicating criminal cases. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Pelosi Waffles, Obama Falters

Staff / Truthdig May 16, 2009 Will Nancy Pelosi survive the onslaught of scrutiny and criticism in the wake of recent CIA torture-briefing revelations with her House speaker status intact? Is President Obama in over his head, what with all the hubbub over torture photos and military tribunals? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Again With the Military Tribunals

Staff / Truthdig May 15, 2009 Funny how declarations made in the heat of campaign season can be later forgotten by our nation's elected officials. President Obama continued to do the reversal cha-cha late into the week with his decision to take up the very military tribunals he had sharply criticized before taking office. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Nation: Gitmo Trials Are Reported Rigged

Staff / Truthdig Feb 22, 2008 It's unfortunately not unusual anymore to hear about the politicization of American legal and intelligence institutions under the Bush administration, but, even so, this report by The Nation's Ross Tuttle about how the trials of six key prisoners at Guantanamo Bay have allegedly been rigged from the get-go is disturbing. Updated Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Six 9/11 Suspects May Face Death Penalty

Staff / Truthdig Feb 12, 2008 Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the purported mastermind behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and five other detainees at Guantanamo Bay are facing official charges from the Pentagon that could result in the death penalty. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )