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    The Legal and Political Implications of the Hamdan Verdict

    In America's first war crimes trial since World War II, a military court delivered a split verdict today. Salim Hamdan, once the driver for Osama bin Laden, was convicted of supporting terrorism but acquitted of the more serious charge of conspiracy. The same jury is about to begin the sentencing phase of the trial.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In America's first war crimes trial since World War II, a military court delivered a split verdict today. Salim Hamdan, once the driver for Osama bin Laden, was convicted of supporting terrorism but acquitted of the more serious charge of conspiracy. The same jury is about to begin the sentencing phase of the trial. Hamdan's case, regarded as an important test for the Bush Administration's latest version of military tribunals, will likely be appealed as debate continues over US standards of fairness and justice. We hear about the sentencing process at Guantánamo Bay and the prospects for some 80 other detainees.

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    A Verdict is In but Military Tribunals are Still on Trial
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    3. 36:54Paris Hilton for President?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Dan Konecky

      Producer, To the Point

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Jess Bravin

      reporter for The Wall Street Journal, author of “Squeaky: The Life and Times Of Lynette Alice Fromme”

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      Lee Casey

      former staffer, Justice Department

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      David Remes

      attorney

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    A Verdict is In but Military Tribunals are Still on Trial
    1. 1:34FBI to Unveil the Case against Bruce Ivins
    2. 7:44The Legal and Political Implications of the Hamdan VerdictYou’re reading this
    3. 36:54Paris Hilton for President?
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