US appeals court upholds Moussaoui conviction for 9/11

US appeals court upholds Moussaoui conviction for 9/11

news.bbc.co.uk

A US appeals court has upheld the conviction and sentence of 9/11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui.

The only person charged in the US over the attacks, Moussaoui had originally pleaded guilty to conspiracy.

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Very good timing, what with the Yemen situation coming to a boil nicely!

I haven't got any details as this is just breaking on the BBC, I'll post as soon as there are any.

I must add again that the timing of this seems to be too opportune.

Firstly the bombing attempt last week and now this!

Here is some info on Moussaoui, his trial and appeal!

Q&A: Moussaoui trial

Profile: Zacarias Moussaoui

Moussaoui: Failed plotter

Final act for an extra in the 9/11 plot

In quotes: Verdict reaction

Appeals court upholds Moussaoui's conviction, life prison term

All the best, ATS!



[edit on 4-1-2010 by kiwifoot]

Just a wee bump, see if anyone else finds this worth discussing