Peter Brownback
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Peter Brownback is a retired military officer and lawyer. He was appointed to be a presiding officer on the Guantanamo military commissions, by retired General John D. Altenburg. .
The Washington Post reported: "...that Brownback and Altenburg have known each other since 1977, that Brownback's wife worked for Altenburg, and that Altenburg hosted Brownback's retirement party in 1999."
Defense attorneys challenged the bias of five of the six presiding officers, including Brownback. Three officers were removed by Altenburg, but Brownback was allowed to remain. Brownback is the only presiding officer who has any legal training.
[edit] References
- ^ Guantanamo hearings start today, USA Today, August 24, 2004
- ^ Presiding Officer At Guantanamo Faces Questions, Washington Post, September 16, 2004
- ^ Three Guantanamo panelists dismissed over bias allegations, USA Today, October 21, 2004
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