Judge Says Obama’s Bid to Suspend Gitmo Hearings Is ‘Unreasonable’

 

By Mike Melia and Andrew O. Selsky,Associated Press

Leftists protesting Gitmo detentions

Leftists protesting Gitmo detentions

President Barack Obama’s plan to suspend proceedings against Guantanamo detainees hit a snag when a military judge said it would be unreasonable to delay a hearing for the alleged mastermind of the USS Cole bombing.

Thursday’s ruling by the judge,Army Col. James Pohl,creates an unexpected challenge for the new administration as it reviews how America puts suspected terrorists on trial.


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