Looks as if Uncle Sam wants to have it both ways.
Rather than try alleged 9-11 coconspirator Zacarias Moousaui before a military tribunal--where sensitive classified data can be disclosed in secret--federal prosecutors insist on trying him in a civilian court--where such information must be disclosed openly.
The U.S. District Court judge hearing the terrorism case wants to give Moousaui, a foreign national, the right to question other al-Qaida suspects detained outside America.
Prosecutors, fearing national security would be hurt if details were disclosed about sensitive interrogations or statements made by the other prisoners, are seeking relief from a circuit court of appeals.
Military tribunals are designed to handle such cases. Civilian courts are not.
Try Moousaui at Gitmo. (28 SEPTEMBER 2003)
