Joshua Dratel

Joshua Dratel
client life seems sentence sufficient
A life sentence was sufficient for them, it seems disproportionate to give our client the same sentence.
average door entry metal
We're used to the entry to the courthouse. In the average case, you don't have metal detectors at the door to the courtroom, too, but it's been done before.
alleged carried evidence guy history involved knew violence
Here's a guy that does not have a history of violence -- was alleged to have carried out logistical tasks. He was not involved in the bombings himself, and there was nothing in evidence that he knew about the bombings.
couple dice full inquiry pick slice
If all they do is pick out a couple of MPs to slice and dice ... that is not going to be what is needed, which is a full inquiry
They've done their job, ... and they've done it without intruding on our situation.
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The most recent manipulations of the military commission procedures represent a desperate attempt to salvage the failed commission process and a confirmation that Mr. Hicks will not receive a fair trial.
aggressive feels lying takes
He is an aggressive prosecutor. If he feels someone is lying to him, he takes it personally.
pull
They have to go way out and pull in Sept. 11, and I think that's inappropriate.