Jon S. Jackson
Jon Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1971 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1997–current |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Office of Military Commissions |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Army Lieutenant Colonel Jon S. Jackson (born 1971) is a military trial lawyer in the United States Army Reserve. He is currently[needs update] representing 9/11 suspect Mustafa Ahmed Al-Hawsawi at the military commissions at Guantanamo Bay detention camp.[1] During the arraignment of the 9/11 accused, Jackson accused the alleged mastermind of 9/11, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed of intimidating his client.[2] Major Jackson argued for and received a separate hearing for Mr. Al-Hawsawi.[3][4]
Jackson, a former college athlete at the University of Memphis, served on active duty in the Army JAG Corps for several years as both a defense counsel and military prosecutor at military installations around the world, and is a former professor of criminal law, trial advocacy and ethics.[citation needed] Jackson has published many military law articles, and is guest speaker, military trial attorney and military law consultant.[5] Jackson was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in October 2009. He previously served as the lead military counsel for Canadian child soldier Omar Khadr as well as for Majid Khan.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ↑ Bartholemew Sullivan (2008-04-08). "U of M law grad gets 9/11 client: Memphis lawyer to represent Saudi man". Memphis Commercial Appeal. Archived from the original on 2009-04-08.
- ↑ "Alleged 9/11 Plotter Holds Court". Time. 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
- ↑ "9/11 detainees face separate hearings on intimidation claims - CNN.com". CNN. 2008-07-01. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ [2]
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