Dear Firas,
I have identified
some very knowledgeable and interesting people for next month's ICC forum in
Doha.
1. Eric
Montalvo: Former U.S. Marine Corps JAG; defended Mohamed Jawad against
prosecution by the U.S. Government.
2. Brigadier General
(sel.) Peter Masciola: Former Chief Defense Counsel of Office of Military
Commissions, Office of the Secretary of Defense.
3. Ms. Melissa
Epstein: senior associate with the firm of Gibson Dunn and Cutcher, Los
Angeles, former prosecutor with International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia
(ICTY).
4. Gerry Spence.
Is one of the most, if not the most, famous lawyer in the history of the United
States. He has never lost a case and represented such clients as Imelda
Marcus, Geoffrey Feiger and consulted on the O.J. Simpson case. He has
published over 20 books many of which are best sellers.
5. Mr. Jonathon
Hafetz, Professor of Law at Seton Hall University. Former ACLU attorney
and habeas counsel on behalf of Guantanamo Bay detainees.
And a good friend
from chicago that have tried several war crimes trials and have had to address
matters of sovereign jurisdiction over defendants, witnesses, and the ability
to conduct discovery when jurisdiction lies with the non-prosecuting sovereign.
All the above
people have extensive resumes and have a deep understanding of the issues the
ICC will be addressing with respect to the Bashir matter as well as other
international law issues.
I hope this is
helpful. Please let me know as soon as possible H.E's interests.
Everyone of these people have busy schedules and will have to move things on
their calendars.
Wishing you all a
safe and happy travels.
Je vous souhaite a tous
un bon voyage et heureux ;)