WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by a Canadian-born former Guantanamo detainee who was seeking to wipe away his war crimes convictions, including for killing a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan.
Omar Khadr had waived his right to appeal when he pleaded guilty in 2010 to charges that included murder. But his lawyers argued that a subsequent ruling by the federal appeals court in Washington called into question whether Khadr could have been charged with the crimes in the first place.
A divided three-judge panel ruled that, despite the appellate ruling, Khadr gave up his right to appeal.
Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Ketanji Brown Jackson did not take part in the Supreme Court’s consideration of Khadr’s appeal because both had dealt with the case while they served as appeals court judges. Jackson explained her recusal from Monday’s order; Kavanaugh did not.
Candice Swanepoel stuns in a form
Living in Downing Street was like being a prisoner in a soulless cage
Chinese books on display at Paris Book Festival 2024
Samantha Fox is still married to her Norwegian wife Linda Olsen
What a blast to work at NASA. Space agency is sky
One dead and two critical after a wannabe trucker who failed his test deliberately plowed his 18
Commentary: Global community must stop Japan dumping nuclear
This summer embarks on a youthful feast: Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games
Mystery artist who erected signs comparing pothole
Dodgers acquire pitcher Yohan Ramírez from Mets for cash
3rd Belt and Road Forum will be a landmark event: Pakistani expert