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Front row seats at the Guantanamo military commissions. RT not confirm.
May 13 • 54 tweets • 7 min read
Week 2, day 2 of the 57th 9/11 pretrial hearings at GTMO Bay began around 0900. Follow here for updates. Image Today we heard arguments from Mustafa al Hawsawi’s counsel on suppressing his 2007 statements made to the FBI after his CIA black site incommunicado detention.
May 12 • 53 tweets • 6 min read
Day 1, week 2 of the 57th 9/11 pretrial hearings at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba began at 0900. Image Commissions were called to order around 0900. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad is the only defendant in court today. Ammar al Baluchi is reportedly dealing with health issues and is thus absent.
May 8 • 33 tweets • 4 min read
Day 5 of the 57th 9/11 pretrial hearings at Guantanamo Bay called to order Friday morning. Image None of the four defendants were present this morning.
May 8 • 44 tweets • 5 min read
Day 4 of the 57th 9/11 pretrial hearing at Guantanamo Bay. All four defendants waived right to attend this morning. Image 1st issue: The government's presentaion arguing against suppressing al Hawsawi's statements included information sealed in 2017. Hawsawi's lead counsel objected use is prejudicial and warranted a full briefing.
May 7 • 58 tweets • 7 min read
Here's what happened day 3 of the 57th 9/11 pretrial hearings at Guantanamo Bay. Image Prosecutor Trivett continued his arguments against suppressing statements made by Khalid Shaikh Mohammad to the FBI in 2007 following his 3.5 year CIA incommunicado detention and torture.
May 6 • 48 tweets • 6 min read
Today was the 2nd day of the 57th 9/11 pretrial hearings at Guantanamo Bay. Image None of the four defendants attended this morning. Mr. Mohammad joined in the PM.
May 5 • 63 tweets • 8 min read
The 57th 9/11 pretrial hearing at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba began today after a 4.5 hour delay due to technical difficulties. Image All four defendants were present this afternoon, as required for the first session of a hearing.
Mar 27 • 45 tweets • 5 min read
The final day of the 56th 9/11 pretrial hearings began around 0911 at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. We heard another full day of testimony from retired FBI Special Agent Gaudin though part of that is was closed to the public. Image Mustafa Al Hawsawi not present today, his counsel were also absent. Other defendants were present.
Mar 26 • 35 tweets • 4 min read
The 4th day of the 56th 9/11 pretrial hearings began around 0900 at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. We had another full day of testimony from retired FBI Special Agent Gaudin. Image Slow morning at the MilComs. Counsel for Mustafa al Hawsawi was still absent, he also waived right to attend. Ammar al Baluchi and Khalid Shaikh Mohammad were present. Khallad bin Atash waived this morning attended PM.
Mar 26 • 17 tweets • 3 min read
The 3rd day of the 56th 9/11 pretrial hearings began at 0900 at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Image Walter Ruiz, learned counsel for Mustafa al Hawsawi, is still recovering from pneumonia in quarters -- Hawsawi and his other counsel are also not present. Khallad Bin Atash also waived right to attend this morning.
Mar 24 • 34 tweets • 4 min read
Today's wrap-up of the 2nd day of the 56th 9/11 pretrial hearings at Guantanamo: Image Khallad bin Atash and Ammar al Baluchi have waived right to attend this morning. They attended this afternoon.
Mar 23 • 35 tweets • 4 min read
Today's wrap-up of the 56th 9/11 pretrial hearings at Guantanamo Image All four defendants were present this morning, as required for the first session of the hearings. Learned counsel for Mustafa al Hawsawi is recovering from pneumonia in his room until at least Wednesday, per doctor's orders.
Dec 15, 2025 • 44 tweets • 6 min read
9/11 Military Commissions called to order. Judge Lt Col Michael Schrama takes the commissions bench for the first time. Image Prosecutor Chris Dykstra left the case since the last hearing in January. He assisted in coordinating between Joint Task Force and counsel. Prosecutor Trivett will take over those duties for now.
Jan 8, 2025 • 39 tweets • 5 min read
Good morning from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba! Today begins the first day of the 54th 9/11 pretrial hearings, scheduled start time: 0900. Image It's unclear what today will bring. The judge added these two weeks for Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Khallad bin Atash, and Mustafa al Hawsawi to get their pleas on the records but the finalization of the pleas has been fought.
Nov 12, 2024 • 22 tweets • 3 min read
Good morning from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Week 2, day 3 of the 53rd 9/11 pretrial hearing happening now. 🧵 Image Three of four defendants waived right to attend today's session. Mohammad is attending from an adjacent facility.
Nov 11, 2024 • 58 tweets • 6 min read
Happy Veterans Day from Guantanamo Bay. Testimony from Dr. Michael Welner continues at the war court. Image Khalid Shaikh Mohammad is the only defendant present today.
Nov 10, 2024 • 53 tweets • 6 min read
Good afternoon from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, this rare Sunday hearing on day one of week two of the 53rd 9/11 pretrial hearings. Image We've been feeling light sporadic earthquakes on the island today but no damage or injuries reported here on base. Image
Nov 8, 2024 • 68 tweets • 9 min read
Day 2 of the 53rd pre-trial hearing begins soon. After a lengthy review to qualify Dr. Welner as an expert. He will be back on the stand to say the 2007 statements by Mr. al Baluchi were voluntary.

Lurking in the background are the plea agreements with the remaining defendants. Image Of note, SECDEF Austin responded to the ruling from Judge McCall yesterday. He believes he still should be the one to make the decision on whether to accept the pleas.

Nov 7, 2024 • 92 tweets • 11 min read
Good morning from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. After a delay because Hurricane Rafael threatened travel last weekend, all legal teams, court staff, and other observers have arrived. The 53rd pre-trial hearing in the 9/11 case will begin soon. Start🧵 Image First reported by @carolrosenberg, Judge McCall ruled that the plea agreements with three of the 9/11 defendants are valid and SECDEF Austin's withdrawal was voided.
Oct 11, 2024 • 67 tweets • 9 min read
Good afternoon! In an hour the 9/11 pre-trial hearings will resume after a one-week hiatus and disruption from Hurricane Milton. Today it is expected an attorney representing several major media entities will be arguing a third-party motion in favor unsealing the plea deals. Image The motion, labeled AE 961, was filed collectively by the NY Times, The Washington Post, the AP, Fox News Networks, Univision, and NPR.
Sep 24, 2024 • 61 tweets • 8 min read
The 9/11 pre-trial hearings continue this morning. Day 2 of Dr. Thomas Guilmette's testimony will start at 9am. It is expected that Mr. al Baluchi's legal team will cross examine him.

Start 🧵 Image Yesterday, Dr. Guilmette challenged Ammar al Baluchi's mild TBI diagnosis. Yet, he also said Ammar is not malingering.

On the horizon is the motion from several national media organizations requesting the public release of the pre-trial agreements. Image