U.S. May Permit 9/11 Guilty Pleas in Capital Cases

New York Times by William Glaberson | Jun. 6, 2009 (News Report)

The Obama administration is considering a change in the law for the military commissions at the prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, that would clear the way for detainees facing the death penalty to plead guilty without a full trial. Full Story »

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Subjects: Politics, U.S., World
Topics: Obama Administration, Torture, Cuba, Law
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Jun 6, 2009 - 11:02 AM PDT
Reviewed by: Derek Hawkins (review), Dan Kennedy (review)
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Jun 6, 2009 - 11:02 AM PDT
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 by Dan Kennedy - Jun. 6, 2009

A startling story. What we need to know, but are not told here, is whether this is an off-the-wall trial balloon or is actually under serious consideration. Follow-ups are definitely needed.

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