About John F. Murphy
John F. Murphy was a military officer and lawyer, known for Prosecutor.
John Murphy is an American lawyer and officer in the United States Naval Reserve.
Andy Worthington reported on May 6, 2009, that Murphy was replacing Lawrence Morris as Chief Prosecutor of the Guantanamo military commissions, and that Morris was retiring from active duty.
On August 9, 2009, Fox News reported that Murphy stated the Prosecution would comply with new rules barring the use of evidence obtained by torture, or cruel, inhumane interrogation techniques.
According to Carol Rosenberg, writing in the Lakeland Ledger, on July 15, 2009 Murphy told the Press that his office plans to charge 66 Guantanamo detainees, in the Guantanamo military commissions system.
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Who was John F. Murphy?
American admiral and lawyer
What was John F. Murphy's occupation?
John F. Murphy was a military officer and lawyer.
What was John F. Murphy known for?
John F. Murphy was known for Prosecutor.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John F. Murphy (JAG)
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