Appeals Court Holds Up Padilla Transfer

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Appeals Court Holds Up Padilla Transfer

Wednesday November 30, 2005 4:31 PM

By MARK SHERMAN

Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - Jose Padilla's transfer from a military brig to
Justice Department custody was delayed Wednesday by federal appellate
judges who want more information from the government and Padilla's
lawyers.

Padilla, indicted last week by a federal grand jury in Florida, will
remain in the Navy brig in South Carolina at least until Dec. 16 under
a brief order issued by the 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in
Richmond, Va.

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The appeals court said it needs more information before it can order
the transfer because the administration has put forth such different
allegations. In September, the court upheld Padilla's detention
without charges.

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