Response to Terrorism

Response to Terrorism

Guantanamo Bay detainees to Face Trial in New York

Guantanamo Bay detainees to Face Trial in New York

Friday, November 13, 2009

Atty. Gen. Eric Holder announced that five detainees accused of planning the September 11 attacks are to be tried in civilian federal court in New York. The Government also plans to seek the death penalty for these defendants.

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Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Judiciary Committee Chairman 424 Attorney General Eric Holder testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday about administration's decision to prosecute suspected terrorists detained at Guantanamo Bay prison in U.S. civil courts. Guest will discuss next steps in the detainee cases.
Washington, DC : 9 min.
watch Interview with Sen. Leahy (D-VT),     visit Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT),     visit U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary

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