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6 Myths About Trying Mohammed in NYC

US legal system is, in fact, up to this challenge

By Will McCahill, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 14, 2009 5:31 AM CST

(Newser) – While the news that Sept. 11 terror suspect Khalid Sheik Mohammed will be tried in New York has created quite a furor, there are also a number of misconceptions floating around about the trial. Andrew Cohen clears up six:

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(NEWSER) - The Obama administration’s plan to try alleged 9/11 terror plotters in a lower Manhattan court bit the dust today, swamped by waves of criticism from politicians from New York to Washington. “New York is out,” a source tells the Washington Post tonight. “We’re considering other options.” Officials are still committed to trying self-proclaimed mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others in civilian, and not military, court. More»

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US legal system is, in fact, up to this challenge

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