Updated at 3:24 p.m., Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Watada's lawyer predicts end to case
Advertiser Staff
A mistrial in the court-martial of Army 1st Lt. Ehren Watada likely means the case against him is over, his lawyer said in a news release."The mistrial is very likely to have the consequence of ending this case because double jeopardy may prevent the government from proceeding with a retrial," said Eric Seitz, lead attorney for Watada. "Although the defense was prepared to proceed with Lt. Watada's testimony, and felt very optimistic about this trial, we view the order declaring a mistrial as a significantly positive event."
