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Last Updated: 24 February 2006

Muhammad

Commission Transcripts, Exhibits, and Allied Papers

Date	Event

29 Jul 05	President Bush subjects detainee to potential trial by military commission

4 Nov 05	Appointing Authority approves charges

	Enclosure--Charges
	(Accused-detainees enjoy the presumption of innocence--charges are merely allegations. The prosecution has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at a military commission trial.

12 Dec 05	Appointing Authority refers case to trial

12 Dec 05	Appointing Authority appoints commission members to decide case

19 Jan 06	Presiding Officer Schedules Next Trial Session (Feb. 27--Mar. 3, 2006) for Six Commission Cases

23 Feb 06

Presiding Officer Delays Hearing Until ( Apr. 6-7, 2006 ) for U.S. v. Muhammad