STILL No News On The Torture Photos? WTF?

[DistressedAmerican]

Still nothing on the ACLU or in the media. I just do not get it. What the hell is going on here?

[Rebel_with_a_cause]

1. Thanks for keeping tabs

I'm very interested as well in getting the truth out to the public.

[DistressedAmerican]

2. I Just Wish There Were Some Tabs To Keep.

Very odd.

[Rebel_with_a_cause]

3. We know there are more damning photos out there

and we've known that for well over a year.

It's now time to hand 'em over.

[Tommy_J]

4. Still curious...

I asked about this a couple days ago and got no response. There was a rumor that an executive order will make it impossible to ever release the photos. Does anyone know if theres anything to this?

[DistressedAmerican]

5. I Saw Some Posts Arguing That These Would Not Be Covered.

The details of which I do not recall. But, it did sound like these would not qualify. I am no expert however.

[Tommy_J]

6. Thanks

I found what may be the relevant section. The complete document is at :

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/10/20051014-1.html

(sorry, this newbee doesn't know how to paste a link properly)

Perhaps someone can translate and explain the following sections?



"Rule 1103A. Sealed exhibits and proceedings.

(a) In general. If the record of trial contains exhibits, proceedings, or other matter ordered sealed by the military judge, the trial counsel shall cause such materials to be sealed so as to prevent indiscriminate viewing or disclosure. Trial counsel shall ensure that such materials are properly marked, including an annotation that the material was sealed by order of the military judge, and inserted at the appropriate place in the original record of trial. Copies of the record shall contain appropriate annotations that matters were sealed by order of the military judge and have been inserted in the original record of trial. This Rule shall be implemented in a manner consistent with Executive Order 12958, as amended, concerning classified national security information.

(b) Examination of sealed exhibits and proceedings. Except as provided in the following subsections to this rule, sealed exhibits may not be examined.

(1) Examination of sealed matters. For the purpose of this rule, "examination" includes reading, viewing, photocopying, photographing, disclosing, or manipulating the documents in any way.

(2) Prior to authentication. Prior to authentication of the record by the military judge, sealed materials may not be examined in the absence of an order from the military judge based on good cause shown.

(3) Authentication through action. After authentication and prior to disposition of the record of trial pursuant to Rule for Courts-Martial 1111, sealed materials may not be examined in the absence of an order from the military judge upon a showing of good cause at a post-trial Article 39a session directed by the Convening Authority.

(4) Reviewing and appellate authorities.

[napi21]

7. The judge gave DOD 20 days to respond, and I suspect that's

20 working days. That would put the release, or at lease another appeal by next week.