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Last Updated: 27 January 2006

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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

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.

16 Dec 05	Appointing Authority refers case to trial

16 Dec 05	Appointing Authority appoints commission members to decide case

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

21 Dec 05	Presiding Officer established discovery schedule and purpose of first hearing (PO 1)

19 Jan 06	Presiding Officer Schedules Next Trial Session (Feb. 27--Mar. 3, 2006) for Six Commission Cases