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.
Revealed: Brit tourist, 19, subjected to sex attack in Majorca 'was gang
REVEALED: Michelin Guide names its first
Maternal deaths have fallen to pre
Robinhood Markets receives SEC notice for alleged securities violations at crypto unit
Devout Christian doctor, 68, who punched dementia
Former cruise ship worker reveals the six things she would NEVER do on board
Milwaukee election leader ousted 6 months before election in presidential swing state
Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin, the dominant NASCAR Cup Series drivers, could have a blooming rivalry
Jessica Biel CHOPS her long locks into a bob after book signing in Studio City
Student fatally shot, suspect detained at Georgia's Kennesaw State University
Defending national champion LSU boosts its postseason hopes with series win against Texas A&M