Shanita Simmons

“ 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. ”

“ During the proceedings, interpreters will be housed in a separate facility where they would be able to translate for defendants who speak multiple languages during a joint trial. Kelly added the interpreters will be able to see the detainees on monitors as they listen to the audio feed so they can watch their body movements while they interpret their language.
In addition to the courtroom facilities, a media center will be located within the complex to provide visiting journalists with internet hook ups and close circuit television of the hearings. ”

“ 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. ”