Shanita Simmons

“ Judge Brownback concluded that the prosecution’s presentation of evidence was unnecessary since the CMRC’s ruling allowed the court to presume that personal jurisdiction exists until it is challenged by the defense in future proceedings.
Charges against Khadr include murder of a U.S. Soldier and attempted murder of U.S. military or coalition forces by making and planting improvised explosive devices in violation of the law of war. Khadr also faces charges of spying and conspiring with Osama bin Laden and other Al Qaeda members. ”

“ The new legal complex became a necessity, said Kelly, once the OMC decided it was “judicially economical” to have joint trials in cases for detainees who are believed to be involved in the same conspiracy. Plans to construct a new courtroom to hold military war crimes were first initiated in late 2006 soon after Congress promulgated the Military Commissions Act. ”

“ A hunger striker is defi ned as a detainee who misses nine consecutive meals and demonstrates intent to hunger strike. A detainee is recommended for involuntary feeding only after his baseline body weight has decreased to 85 percent and a medical doctor conducts a thorough medical examination. ”

“ The 474th Civil Engineering Squadron celebrated their contribution to a $12 million state-of-the-art Expeditionary Legal Complex to Joint Task Force Guantanamo during a ceremony Feb. 2. The ELC will augment the military commission process by providing a second courtroom that will have the technology and security measures required to adequately facilitate military commissions involving high value detainees. ”

“ Starnes, whose squadron consists of Air Guard units from six different states, mentioned that Air Guardsmen with various skills and talents worked vigorously to the facility meet standards set by the Department of Defense. ”

“ Modular barracks will be on-site to house counsel actively participating in a proceeding to help protect their privacy.
Kelly mentioned that providing on site living and working facilities will help alleviate the strain on the naval station and improve the overall trial process. ”

“ Shanita Simmons JTF Guantanamo Public Affairs GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba, Nov. 14, 2007 – A Canadian-born detainee held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, since his capture on the battlefield in Afghanistan at age 15 was arraigned by a military commission on Nov. 8. ”