AL-ADAHI et al v. BUSH et al

Filing 423

ORDER rescinding the Order of July 18, 2009 that stated Petitioner Al-Adahi's testimony would be presnted in a courtroom open to the press and public. Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 6/19/09. (CL, )

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MOHAMMED AL ADAHI, Petitioner, v. BARACK OBAMA, et al., Respondents. : : : : : : : : :

Civil Action No. 05-280 (GK)

ORDER On June 18, 2009, this Court issued an Order that Petitioner Al-Adahi's testimony should be presented in a courtroom open to the public and press. For the reasons which the Court fully explained in an on-the-record telephone conference with counsel, the Court feels compelled to rescind that Order. However, it is further ORDERED, that if and when any Petitioner testifies, a transcript shall be prepared immediately and shall be reviewed and redacted by the appropriate agency within a 24 hour period; and it is further ORDERED, that the Government, through the appropriate agency, videotape any such testimony and maintain copies of the complete testimony as given, as well as a redacted version of that testimony.

June 19, 2009

/s/ Gladys Kessler United States District Judge

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