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Gitmo Trial Will Proceed After Judge Threatens Delay

Defense lawyers win access to alleged 9/11 mastermind

By M. Morris,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 18, 2008 5:01 PM CDT

(Newser) – Federal prosecutors will give lawyers for Osama bin Laden's ex-driver access to accused 9/11 planner Khalid Sheikh Mohammed this weekend, ensuring that the first Guantanamo tribunal will begin Monday as scheduled, the Miami Herald reports. The judge in the case apparently forced the hand of...   Read full story »

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war crimes • September 11 • Guantanamo Bay • Khalid Sheikh Mohammed • Guantanamo prisoners • Salim Ahmed Hamdan • 9/11 attacks • Guantanamo tribunals

 
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