Media to Be Restricted at Guantanamo Bay Hearings
Media covering preliminary hearings for terror suspects next week at Guantanamo Bay will face tight restrictions, including rules that may delay or prevent the release of information the U.S. military says is classified or protected. Four men charged with crimes ranging from aiding the enemy to attempted murder are expected to appear at the hearings, the first step toward military commissions, or trials. In an explanation of the ground rules Wednesday, the U.S. military said the limits are meant to ensure security of both participants and sensitive information. Restrictions include not releasing information the U.S. military determines to be classified or protected, a broad category that could cover a range of topics and is largely untested. U.S. authorities also have the right, without explanation, to order closed sessions when they plan to discuss protected information. No audio, video, photographs or other electronic images will be allowed of proceedings or participants without approval of military public affairs officers. [more 
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