Wed 9 Feb 2005
09 Feb 2005 00:17:20 GMT
By Gail Appleson
NEW YORK, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Two jurors in the closely watched terrorism trial of a New York defense lawyer met privately with the judge in the case on Tuesday in an indication there may be serious issues affecting deliberations. (more…)
Wed 9 Feb 2005
Deliberations will continue tomorrow, Thursday, February 10th at 8.30am
There were no questions from the jury today, but just before dismissal at 3.40pm, they requested that some transcripts be made available to them tomorrow. They want to hear the testimony of G. William Hatfield, Dr. Dhafir’s accountant, again. Specifically they want to hear the testimony that relates to reduced postal rates. (more…)
Tue 8 Feb 2005
The jury deliberated all day and had no questions for the judge. They were discharged at 3pm and deliberations will resume tomorrow, Wednesday 9th, at 8.30am
Tue 8 Feb 2005
John O’Brien of the Post-Standard has brought an inaccuracy in my reporting of this case to my attention. I have said that the case started out as a terrorist investigation and that the government and media made much of this fact. It is more accurate to say that when this case was first brought to the attention of the public, it was presented as a case with links to terrorism. (more…)
Mon 7 Feb 2005
I am just about to leave for the court this morning and thought that I would again leave people with some of my thoughts to ponder. The jury deliberations started last Wednesday and continue at this time. (more…)
Sun 6 Feb 2005
What An ACLU Suit Challenging An Important Section of the USA PATRIOT Act Tells Us About Surveillance and Secrecy
By ELAINE CASSEL
Wednesday, Jun. 09, 2004
In April of this year, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and a “John Doe” Internet Service Provider (ISP) sued Attorney General John Ashcroft and FBI Director Robert Mueller. (more…)
Sat 5 Feb 2005
Sent to Post-Standard on February 5, 2005
Your paper reached a new low in the quiz today; perhaps you could send this to who is responsible. (more…)
Sat 5 Feb 2005
Posted on February 3, 2005
View this story online at: http://www.alternet.org/story/21170/
Respecting the Spirit and Letter of the Law
By Senator Robert Byrd
Sen. Byrd delivered the following remarks regarding the nomination of Alberto Gonzales to be the nation’s next attorney general. During the speech, the senator expressed strong concerns about Mr. Gonzales’ role in the prisoner abuse scandals that have arisen from cases in Iraq and Afghanistan and at Guantanamo Bay (more…)