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Atty. Gen. Holder Announcement on Guantanamo Detainees

Atty. Gen. Holder Announcement on Guantanamo Detainees

Washington, DC
Friday, November 13, 2009

Atty. Gen. Eric Holder announced that five detainees accused of planning the September 11 attacks are to be tried in civilian federal court in New York. The Government also plans to seek the death penalty for these defendants.

Updated: Friday, November 26, 2010 at 2:13pm (ET)

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