The former lead prosecutor at Guantanamo Bay (Air Force Col. Morris Davis) is complaining about the pressure he felt to bring high profile, âsexyâ cases in advance of the 2008 election. Davis was also concerned about the use of classified evidence and an emphasis on expediency over thoroughness in the Gitmo cases. He added: “no matter how perfect the trial is, if itâs behind closed doors, itâs going to be viewed as a sham.â (Washington Post, New York Times)
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