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What did Khadr claim about his guilty plea at Guantanamo Bay?

  • False plea

  • Honest plea

  • No plea

  • Pleaded innocence

Answer

In his plea deal at Guantanamo Bay, Omar Khadr falsely admitted to war crimes, including the murder of a US soldier, to escape the harsh conditions of his confinement and the possibility of execution. However, he later recanted his confession, asserting that it was coerced through torture and abuse. Despite his claims, the validity of his guilty plea remains a subject of debate and controversy.
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