Fort Dix Prosecutors Seek Anonymous Jury

[BushOut06]

Source: AP

Federal prosecutors have asked that an anonymous jury be impaneled for the trial of six men accused of plotting to attack soldiers on Fort Dix.

In a motion filed Monday, the U.S. attorney's office said potential jurors might fear for their safety because of the nature of the charges and the international publicity around the case.

The request could be discussed at a meeting Friday before U.S. District Judge Robert Kugler.

Attorney Rocco Cipparone, who represents Mohamad Shnewer, told the Courier-Post of Cherry Hill for Tuesday's editions that he opposes an anonymous jury, fearing it would only fuel the perception that the defendants are dangerous.

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What a friggin joke.

[youngdem]

1. Why does the Bush Administration hate America?

Why do they hate the judicial system, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and habeas corpus?

Oh, that's right...because they fancy themselves royalty. And they want the kangaroo courts afforded to royal families the world over.

[NoodleyAppendage]

2. Kafka would be nodding his head about right now.

Kafka's "The Trial" was an indictment of just this very thing and the general state of fascism that used to be called the US.

J

[HuffleClaw]

3. surely that cannot be legal?

only in bushamerika i guess