politics

Supreme Court rejects an appeal from a Canadian man once held at Guantanamo

Font size+Author:Cultural Compass news portalSource:politics2024-05-21 13:17:39I want to comment(0)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by a Canadian-born former Guantanam

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by a Canadian-born former Guantanamo detainee who was seeking to wipe away his war crimes convictions, including for killing a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan.

Omar Khadr had waived his right to appeal when he pleaded guilty in 2010 to charges that included murder. But his lawyers argued that a subsequent ruling by the federal appeals court in Washington called into question whether Khadr could have been charged with the crimes in the first place.

A divided three-judge panel ruled that, despite the appellate ruling, Khadr gave up his right to appeal.

Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Ketanji Brown Jackson did not take part in the Supreme Court’s consideration of Khadr’s appeal because both had dealt with the case while they served as appeals court judges. Jackson explained her recusal from Monday’s order; Kavanaugh did not.

Related articles
  • Ben Whishaw lights up the Croisette as he joins his co

    Ben Whishaw lights up the Croisette as he joins his co

    2024-05-21 12:49

  • Hong Kong down to earth designer Niko Leung crafts ceramics from construction waste

    Hong Kong down to earth designer Niko Leung crafts ceramics from construction waste

    2024-05-21 12:17

  • Coronavirus China update: China's funeral homes overcrowded amid COVID

    Coronavirus China update: China's funeral homes overcrowded amid COVID

    2024-05-21 12:11

  • Two US Navy sailors arrested on charges tied to national security and China

    Two US Navy sailors arrested on charges tied to national security and China

    2024-05-21 11:39

Netizen comments