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Last Updated: 13 November 2008

Khadr

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.

23 Nov 05	Appointing Authority refers case to trial

23 Nov 05	Appointing Authority appoints commission members to decide case

9 Dec 05	Presiding officer sets hearing for 1000 on 11 Jan 06 at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

19 Dec 05	Defense counsel requests that U.S. District Court order a stay of the military commission proceedings

29 Dec 05	Defense counsel makes supplemental request that the U.S. District Court order an immediate stay of the military commission proceedings as well as expedited briefing schedule

19 Jan 06	Presiding Officer Schedules Next Trial Session in Khadr for (Mar. 27, 2006) for Motions