Gregory S. McNeal: Commentary at the intersection of law, policy, and culture.

The Controversial Terror Trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in New York

— Posted under Blog, Law, Terrorism on November 21, 2009

The admitted mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other suspects will head to New York City, blocks from Ground Zero,  to face a federal trial in civilian court and it is creating quite the controversy. 

I appeared on Lawyer2Lawyer, with co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams.  Also appearing was Attorney Tara L. Murray, U.S. Counsel for Reprieve we discussed this controversial federal trial in a NY civilian court, the ongoing legal work in Guantanamo and ultimately the closing of Guantanamo.

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