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Important Non-Bailout, Non-Election News: Guantanamo Bay Prosecutor Quits
If you didn't see it, this is important news from Guantanmo Bay. Turns out the military prosecutor has resigned from his position because his office was not providing exculpatory evidence to the defense:
Vandeveld's departure is the latest blow to the military trials processThat is exactly what's going on here. Yes, we've known that for some time, but it's still going on, and it's not going away. If you don't know, all prosecutors in the US are required by the Constitution to provide to the defense any evidence that might help demonstrate the innocence of the defendant. This is a <i>Constitutional</i> issue. Once again, the Guantanamo is a travesty of justice.
and a prosecutor's office that has been buffeted by resignations over
issues of fairness. Other officials have alleged that the leadership of
the military commissions is sacrificing principles of justice in a rush
to secure convictions.
I know the economy is going down the crapper and the election is going crazy, but keep these sorts of things in mind. As we barrel forward into October, we have to maintain perspective and remember what's at stake.
Keep your eye on the ball, people.
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Comments (3)
Thank you for bringing this to everybody's attention!
September 25, 2008 10:55 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well good for him to stand up for Justice. It couldn't have been easy will all the pressure that must be on them to not do the right thing.
September 26, 2008 12:18 AM | Reply | Permalink
They're under pressure from all sides, including a military that wants public flayings, Constitution and innocence be damned.
September 26, 2008 3:08 AM | Reply | Permalink
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