December 09, 2009
It Begins: Preparations Underway for Fortress Manhattan during 9/11 Terror Trials
The Blotter reports that Eric Holder is in New York helping set the ground for th trial of the century. There are also rumors that a grand jury is already hearing testimony against the conspirators.
There are many reasons why the 9/11 trials shouldn't be held in New York City. This has to be right near the top:
Elements of the security plan are already in effect, and it is expected to draw heavily from the resources of the counter terrorism and intelligence divisions that the NYPD beefed up after the 9/11 attacks, committing more than 1,000 officers and analysts to the effort. The security plans also contains details like sniper teams, heavy weapons deployments, barricades, traffic diversions and the use of undercover officers and surveillance measures. ...With all the added security making Manhattan a fortress for the trials, only one thing is missing.New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly stated Tuesday that the security plan will cost far more than the $75 million that Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., presented at a Senate hearing last month.
Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Browne told ABC News, "That $75 million was a preliminary, back of the envelope estimate. It is expected to cost significantly more."
By Rusty Shackleford, Ph.D. at 01:33 PM |
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