Monday, June 16, 2008

Democracy Now: Gitmo Prisoners; Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich; Attorney Vincent Bugliosi

(Catching up on the news--Friday's Democracy Now broadcast. Courtesy of Michael Marchman.)

Rebuking Bush Admin, Justices Rule Gitmo Prisoners Can Challenge Imprisonment in US Court



In a stinging blow to the Bush administration, the Supreme Court has ruled prisoners in Guantanamo Bay can challenge their detention in civilian federal courts. The ruling marked the third time in four years the Supreme Court has ruled against the Bush administration concerning the rights of Guantanamo prisoners. We speak to Vincent Warren, executive director of the Center for Constitutional Rights, which represents dozens of detainees at Guantanamo.

Despite Opposition from His Own Party, Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich Vows to Continue Impeachment Effort Against Bush



We speak to Ohio Congress member and former Democratic presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich about his impeachment effort against President Bush. On Wednesday, Congress voted to send Kucinich’s bill to the House Judiciary Committee, where it’s unlikely to be considered before Bush leaves office. Kucinich spent four hours on the House floor Monday reading out thirty-five articles of impeachment against the President.

Citing Iraq War, Renowned Attorney Vincent Bugliosi Seeks "The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder"



Vincent Bugliosi is one of the most successful prosecutors in this country, with a record including twenty-one murder convictions without a single loss. With a new book, he outlines his case for the prosecution of George W. Bush for murder.

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2 comments:

Susannity said...

Wow. I had not seen that book. I am really surprised it was published with that title actually. I'll have to look for it.

Michael said...

Listen to his interview--Bugliosi does not mince words.

Peace :)