Rep Sue Kelly wrote Colin Powell on Ted's behalf November 13, 2001-has there been any reply to date?
There is currently no Judge on Ted's case. Judge Richet left without any explanation on December 12, 2001, after being reappointed another three years last summer. Judge Richet did not close Ted's file. This means, the oncoming Judge will have to start from the beginning, starting new investigations as seemed fit. This could take several more years. Now is the time to pressure Monaco, since there is no one on Ted's case.
France is angered over the upcoming trial of Zacarias Moussaouis.
In an interview with NEWSWEEK, Aicha Moussaoui (mother of Zacarias) said she knew nothing about her son’s alleged involvement with Al Qaeda and had not seen him since 1997. She also said she is “devastated” by his indictment. “I don't trust American justice,” she said. “They find somebody and then they charge him with anything. It is just like he wrote in his letter—they make up proofs.”
Don't trust American Justice? What goes around-comes around.
Now is the time to play hardball. The United States need to show they CARE about Ted. Two years is a long time to be kept isolated, away from any communication. It is inhumane. The average person is unable to be in solitary confinement. Ted has been in it since December 1999. Does Washington realize Ted has been strip-searched many times for no given reason? His cell ransacked and personal letters taken for no given reason? How many more years of this is Ted supposed to take? The psychological damage is already there.
Ted has been told to "confess" to "part of that night" as a deal. I believe this is a trap. By Ted confessing to the court, he is heading for life imprisonment. Ted feels pressured, hoping for a deal, since "The government obviously doesn't give a damn about me." Is that a quote that the government wants to see in print? Prove Ted wrong by demanding the release of Ted now. Monaco has up to 4 years to hold Ted without a trial. That leaves us two more years; a total of 5 Christmases without a dad. Five years of the children growing up without their dad. Our youngest daughter does not even know her dad. She was just two when Ted left. She will be five soon.
I have yet to receive any confirmation of a meeting with Rep Sue Kelly from the Fishkill, NY office. I faxed a request, as requested by O'Keefe, after being told I am a "liar." Any further requests will be sent to Washington, as I have been trying to schedule a meeting since August 2001. I will email a copy of my schedule next week to coordinate some times with Rep Sue Kelly.
I hope none of you have to endure the pain, depression and loss that we have. Everyday is 24 hours of pain. Twenty four hours of Ted being kept from his children. Our lives will never be the same.
Sincerely, Heidi Maher