General John Baker

General John Baker, former Chief Defense Counsel of the Guantanamo Military Commissions, discusses the dramatic twists in the 9/11 guilty pleas. He reveals how three defendants recently agreed to plead guilty, only for the Secretary of Defense to withdraw those agreements days later. Baker breaks down the complexities of military justice, the emotional toll on victims' families, and the significant hurdles in achieving justice after years of litigation. He also explores the military commissions' unique challenges compared to civilian trials.