US Attorney General Eric Holder announced last week that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others would be charged in Federal Court in New York City for crimes connected to the World Trade Center attack on 9-11. Predictably, the talking heads from each party spouted their respective positions over the weekend. Holder stated that he has much evidence that has not been released to the public that is independent and untainted by the waterboarding.
To say the least, this process will be fascinating.
Questions:
Will the accused terrorists be permitted to represent themselves?
Will attorneys step forth to represent them pro bono with an eye on grabbing one of the rings in the media circus?
Will the Justice Department have the ability to determine which Federal Judge lands the job of presiding over this case?
Will it be possible to find 12 members to form an impartial jury in New York?
Will the inevitable defense request for a change of venue be granted?
What if one or more of the defendants is acquitted?
I don't have the answers. Talk to you soon.
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