Posted on 11/24/2020 7:24:53 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
WASHINGTON - Lawyers for a Libyan militant convicted in the Benghazi attack that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans have asked for a new trial, citing what they say is “recently disclosed exculpatory evidence.”
Ahmed Abu Khattala is serving a 22-year prison sentence after being convicted of multiple terrorism-related charges in connection with the 2012 attack on diplomatic compounds in Benghazi.
The motion filed Monday in Washington’s federal court does not detail the newly disclosed evidence but says it concerns a key government witness who testified under a pseudonym at Khattala’s trial. The motion also says there is additional information that emerged during the trial of an alleged co-conspirator that has not been provided to the defense.
Khattala was captured in 2014 and was put on trial for an attack that became a divisive political flashpoint during the tenure of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
In the motion, defense lawyer Michelle Peterson says that “newly disclosed evidence relates to classified evidence that Counsel does not presently have access to due to the Covid pandemic.” She asked the judge in the case to allow “counsel to engage with government counsel to ensure that all relevant information has been disclosed prior to fully briefing the motion.”
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Pfffttttt! Just introduce the video that started it all, claim to be a member of pantyfa or #bm and say “What other choice did we have?” That should get him off.
Background: Michelle Peterson Represents Benghazi Suspect - Women ...womencriminaldefenseattorneys.com Jul 19, 2014 — Women Criminal Defense Attorneys: Michelle Peterson Represents ... Federal Public Defender Michelle Peterson has been appointed to ...
She’s been working this gig for some time.
Isn’t this the result of the Odumbo administration NOT prosecuting via the military?
Yes.Throw anything into the American court system and the people end up with fertilizer on their face.
I could ask why are they still alive...but I won’t.
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