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July 8, 2009

Gitmo Prisoners Could Remain Incarcerated Even If Found Innocent
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The Obama administration has announced it may continue the indefinite
jailing of foreign prisoners even if military tribunals find them not
guilty. On Tuesday, Pentagon General Counsel Jeh Johnson said a
prisoner’s release will depend on whether the government deems them a
threat—not how they’re judged in court. The Bush administration took the
same position. Johnson was speaking before the Senate Armed Services
committee.



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