"The fact that we can’t try these individuals is such an incalculable disservice to the citizens of this country,” said Karen Greenberg, director of The Center on National Security at Fordham Law School.
“The system is just flawed in every way."
Mohammed’s lawyer, David Nevin, did not return a request for comment. But Greenberg said even the defense attorneys want to get the trial over with.
“They’re the only defense attorneys asking for their clients to be tried,” Greenberg said.