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Commission Transcripts, Exhibits, and Allied Papers

Date

Event

6 Jul 04

President Bush subjects detainee to potential trial by military commission

18 Jan 06

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.
18 Jan 06 Appointing Authority refers case to trial
18 Jan 06 Appointing Authority appoints commission members to decide case