Gitmo judge, critical of prosecutors, removed


	Gitmo judge, critical of prosecutors, removed

masbury

5-31-2008 12:25 PM

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Had threatened to stop proceedings unless prosecutors started sharing evidence with defense. Prosecutors stonewalled on handing over interrogation and medical records; wanted trials underway before November elections

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5-31-2008 12:39 PM

JohnWaterman

Omar Khadr has been in Guantanamo since he was 15 years old!

5-31-2008 2:16 PM

masbury

And that is a crime!

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