Lindh was informed of the charges against him in U.S. District Court, which comprise of one count of conspiracy to kill Americans, two counts of aiding known terrorists and one count of making illegal transactions with the Taliban. The possible penalties are life imprisonment and a one million dollar fine. Lindh answered affirmatively to understanding the charges and penalties against him when asked by U.S. Magistrate Judge Weldon Sewell. At the hearing, defense attorney James Brosnahan discussed the allegation that his client was denied a lawyer for 54 days, but has yet to make a formal argument.

Lindh’s parents were at the hearing to inform their son of his charges and to identify him to the court. Another hearing will be held on February 6, to decide whether Lindh will continue to be held without bail. He has not yet entered a plea in his

I learned many things about John Walker Lindh’s background, and lifestyle. Other things I learned included possible penalties for aiding terrorists and conspiring to kill Americans, which is life imprisonment and one million dollars in fines. I also learned that there is a rule that prohibits federal officials from commenting on the evidence in a way that will prejudice the defendant.

I did not know that much about John Walker Lindh before reading “American Taliban makes his 1st court appearance”. The story did not really change my mind, because I had not made it up yet. All it did was clarify some issues for me. It gave me some background with which to draw from when following his case in the future. The only thing that it did not clarify for me was Lindh’s lack of an attorney for 54 days. Both sides say something different, and I suppose that I will just have to wait to find out who is telling the truth.

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