Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Encep Nurjaman Pre-Trial Hearing
January 13, 2025
The Office of the Chief Prosecutor, Department of Defense, today announced a media invitation for the United States v. Encep Nurjaman pre-trial hearing scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST.
Background
Encep Nurjaman, an Indonesian national, was captured in 2015 by U.S. forces during a raid in eastern Syria. He is accused of conspiring and attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
The charges against Nurjaman include:
- Conspiracy to provide material support to a terrorist organization
- Attempt to provide material support to a terrorist organization
- Providing material support to a terrorist organization
Pre-Trial Hearing
The pre-trial hearing will be held at the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and is expected to last for approximately two weeks. The hearing will focus on motions filed by the defense and prosecution, including motions to suppress evidence and motions to dismiss the charges.
Media Invitation
Media representatives are invited to attend the pre-trial hearing in person or via video teleconference. To request credentials, media representatives must contact the Office of the Chief Prosecutor at media@mc.mil no later than January 17, 2025.
Additional Information
The United States v. Encep Nurjaman case is the first military commission case to be tried since 2016. The military commission system was established by Congress in 2006 to prosecute certain individuals who were detained as enemy combatants during the War on Terror.
The military commission system has been controversial, with critics arguing that it fails to meet international fair trial standards. However, supporters of the system argue that it is a necessary tool to prosecute terrorists who cannot be tried in civilian courts.
The United States v. Encep Nurjaman case is expected to be closely watched by legal experts and human rights organizations. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the future of the military commission system.
Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Encep Nurjaman Pre-Trial Hearing
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