Sept. 11 Trial Shrouded In Uncertainty, Still
February 14th, 2010 - 8:41 pm ICT by GDBy Ranjan Bhaduri
Washington, Feb 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It is not yet clear what the Barack Obama administration would do with the much talked about September 11th Trial. The White House is still not sure whether Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the mastermind in the case should be put through trial or he should be made to face military or civilian justice as well. Robert Gibbs, a White House Spokesperson and Eric Holder, Attorney General did deny the chances of a military trial. If Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is tried in a military court it would translate in the administration going on back foot.
It was earlier said by the Obama administration that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed as well as four other 9/11 suspects would be tried in New York’s federal court. This is a sensitive issue and the government needs to act with caution. The administration’s handling of nationally sensitive issues has come under the scanner of the media and public at large. The US government wants to maintain a politically correct stand on the trial that does not give the Republicans an opportunity to find fault. Some of the political veterans are of the view that the terrorists associated with extremist groups are far more dangerous than common criminals and their trial should be fitting for their status.
Last year the administration’s move to shift the prisoners kept at Guantanamo Bay to US mainland gave rise to a huge public uproar. The Republicans are of the view that hardcore criminals should be made to go through military trials under any circumstances. After the victory of Scott Brown, the Republicans are upbeat and President Barack Obama is likely to take the final decision after observing the scenario.
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- White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says 9/11 mastermind to be executed - Feb 01, 2010
- 9/11 Pakistani mastermind, 4 others sent for trial - Apr 05, 2012
- Holder blames Congress for forcing 9/11 mastermind, accomplices' trial at Guantanamo Bay - Apr 05, 2011
- White House reviewing venue of trial for 9/11 suspects - Feb 13, 2010
- Killing of Osama bin Laden has rehabilitated reputation of US Government, officials - May 04, 2011
- Obama admits deadline for closing Guantanamo will be missed - Nov 19, 2009
- 9/11 attack mastermind on trial in Guantanamo - May 06, 2012
- New York mayor opposes 9/11 trial in his city - Jan 29, 2010
- 63 percent Americans favour military tribunals over civilian trials for terror suspects: Poll - Dec 16, 2010
- US may set up military tribunal for 9/11 suspects - Mar 06, 2010
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