The monthly Beer & Politics discussion tonight will focus on a planned civilian trial for a 9/11 terrorist suspect. The special guest will be a local attorney who worked in Guantanamo Bay. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Gallagher's Pub & Grill, 2751 E. Broadway. Read the details from the B&P announcement below.
Speaking on the issue of moving the 9/11 terror trial for Khalid Sheik Mohammed to civilian court in New York City will be Long Beach Assistant City Prosecutor Timothy L. O'Reilly. Mr. O'Reilly was a Long Beach criminal defense lawyer and is a career Army National Guard officer who spent a year in Guantanamo Bay. He ensured the safe and humane treatment of all terror detainees in accordance with the Geneva Conventions. Mr. O'Reilly will discuss the military commissions, war crimes tribunals, and some implications of transferring the terror suspects to federal criminal court.
Paul Eakins reports on Long Beach City Hall, and local and regional
politics. A newcomer to the Press-
Kris Hanson reports on the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles,
covering environmental issues, economic triumphs and
pitfalls and trade trends of America’s largest port.
He also writes a weekly column “On The Waterfront”,
appearing Tuesdays, and also produces an occassional video
and column titled “On The Job,” which follows the hard-working
men and women who keep Southern California’s economy humming.
Karen Robes Meeks came to work for the Press-
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