The Justice Department is assembling a team to prosecute self-identified 9/11 “mastermind” Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other suspected terrorists when they leave Guantanamo Bay for trial in Manhattan, The New York Times reported.
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Security for NYC Terror Trials Estimated to Cost $200M
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg estimates the cost of security operations for the trials of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other suspected al-Qaeda terrorists at more than $200 million.
Holder in NYC To Discuss Plans for KSM Trial
Although details of the meeting were not reported by ABC News, it noted that the agenda likely included the security arrangements for the next three years while the trial is taking place.
House Panel Adversely Reports Gitmo Inquiry Resolution
Ranking Judiciary member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) said the resolution would allow members of Congress to learn more about the rights of the five alleged terrorists who will be tried in a New York City federal court.
Illinois Ex-Prosecutors Support Civilian Prisons For Gitmo Detainees
Two former Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorneys told state leaders they favor placing Guantanamo Bay detainees in a Thomson, Ill., state prison.
Republicans Inquire About Justice Officials Working On Detainee Issues
Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder asking whether Justice Department political appointees working on terrorism and detainee issues have received ethics waivers.
Cheney Says Holder Wants ‘Show Trial’ For KSM
But a parade of ex-Justice Department officials — including 25 former U.S. Attorneys — said in a letter cited by congressional Democrats that federal courts are the “proper forum for terrorism cases.”
Holder Makes MacBride Investiture In Nick Of Time
“I know most of you came to hear the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, but it is 2:13 and I’m up,” Neil MacBride said at the podium Friday. Then, as if on cue, Eric Holder arrived.
Meese Chimes In Against KSM Terrorism Trial in New York
The former Attorney General, who served under President Reagan, also criticized the decision to “abandon” the Guantanamo Bay detention camp.
Holder Defends KSM Trial Decision
The Justice Department, in prosecuting the alleged 9/11 terrorists in federal court and seeking the death penalty, is “finally taking ultimate steps toward justice,” Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday.
