Thursday, October 28, 2010

Guantanamo's Youngest Detainee States That He Is Sorry To U.S. Soldier's Widow

Khadr, right, has pleaded guilty to five charges as part of a plea bargain [Reuters]

Omar Khadr Apologizes To U.S. Soldier’s Widow At Tribunal -- Globe And Mail

Convicted terrorist and murderer Omar Khadr faced the widow of the U.S. special forces medic that he killed and apologized Thursday before a packed war crimes tribunal at Guantanamo Bay.

In a unsworn statement, meaning he cannot be cross-examined, Mr. Khadr stood, faced Tabitha Speer, the widow of Sergeant Chris Speer, and told her he wished there was something he could do for her and her two fatherless children.

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More News On Omar Khadr

Guantanamo inmate Khadr 'sorry'
-- Al Jazeera
Khadr to widow: ‘I’m really, really sorry’ -- Toronto Star
Widow's emotional testimony grips Guantanamo hearing -- AFP
Widow's emotional testimony at Guantanamo hearing -- The Telegraph
Soldier’s widow confronts killer at Gitmo -- Air Force Times
Widow rejects detainee's apology at Guantanamo tribunal -- Kentucky.com
Comrades describe Speer’s legacy at Khadr sentencing -- Globe And Mail
No Khadr return deal in place: Cannon -- CBC

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