Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
Did the FBI try to turn a defense team security officer into a secret informant?
The question, which was raised by defense lawyers at the first 9/11 hearing of the year Monday, was enough to prompt a judge to abruptly recess the case, the Miami Herald reports.
Defense lawyers argued that the actions, if true, may compromise attorney-client privilege in the case against five men accused of orchestrating the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Defense lawyers said two FBI agents tried to turn a civilian on the defense team into a confidential informant.
The FBI declined to comment.
