Pentagon General Counsel is “Committed” to Closing Guantanamo Bay
Jeh Johnson, the Pentagon’s general counsel, reaffirmed the Obama administration’s commitment to closing Guantanamo Bay by January 22, 2010. While Johnson explained the administration was committed to plans for closing Guantanamo Bay, he did not, however, explicitly say that the plans had gained additional momentum or were ensured to happen on schedule. Part of the [...]
Michael Swann is Appointed Legal Aid for Upcoming Trial
Michael Swann, a once a millionaire, was recently appointed free legal aid for his upcoming trial. Swann was charged and convicted of stealing nearly $17 million from the Otago District Health Board. He now undergoes another legal battle as additional charges are leveled for accepting a corrupt payment. Swann, whose assets are still being tabulated [...]