Six men accused of organizing the 9/11 attacks were promised a fair trial. These trials are questionable, however, because the defendants were tortured for information. They will receive the full due-process of the law, including lawyers and rights. Evidence obtained from torture may or may not be allowed. Charges include “conspiracy, murder in violation of the laws of war, attacking civilians, destruction of property and terrorism.” Because of the Military Commissions Act, all trials will be held by military tribunal.
If someone were to hear that these men took part in the 9/11 attacks, most would just send them off to their deaths rather than give them a fair trial. The fact that torturing these men might not allow for their evidence to be admissible in court will act as a hindrance to convicting them. If convicted, these men will most likely be put to death rather than sending them to prison due to the severity of their crimes.
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