Brett Eagleson
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“It's not so much that I'm taking an opinion on life or death for these prisoners, but I believe in the judicial system and I believe that the process works and I believe that a trial and discovery and sort of a public airing is the way to flush the truth out,”
Brett Eagleson · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
Eagleson said he wanted a full trial rather than a plea deal to ensure the truth comes out through the judicial process.
“I think people just assume that we got Bin Laden, we're out of Iraq, the war in Afghanistan's over, and they just assume that chapter has ended.”
Brett Eagleson · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
Eagleson said people assume the chapter has ended with Bin Laden's death and the end of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“They've botched every single part of this trial.”
Brett Eagleson · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
Eagleson criticized the handling of the trial, saying every part had been botched.
“becoming a historical event”
Brett Eagleson · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
Eagleson said that while 9/11 remains a constant presence in his life, to the wider public it is becoming a historical event.
“My overall feeling is a sense of betrayal from the US government and a sense of extreme frustration,”
Brett Eagleson · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
Eagleson described his feeling of betrayal and frustration toward the US government over the Guantanamo proceedings.