Jury Selection Begins in First Death-Penalty Case at Guantánamo Bay

Jury selection has commenced in the first death-penalty trial at Guantánamo Bay, focusing on a Saudi man accused of orchestrating the 2000 bombing of the U.S.S. Cole, which resulted in the deaths of 17 American sailors. This case marks a significant legal milestone, as it's the first time the military commissions at Guantánamo have sought the death penalty, raising questions about the fairness and effectiveness of this process in a controversial detention facility. The trial's outcome could influence future military tribunals and the broader debate on the use of the death penalty in terrorism cases.