VOA标准英语2010年-Ghailani Jury Insulated From All Terro

The judge in the New York City trial of accused terrorist Ahmed Ghailani has moved to insulate jurors from all news and information related to terrorism.
Proceedings¹ at the Ahmed Ghailani trial began Monday with a discussion led by Judge Lewis Kaplan with defense² and prosecution³ attorneys about the impact on juror impartiality⁵ that Friday's news about an attempt to ship bombs from Yemen to the United States might have. Kaplan noted⁶ Yemen also is an element of the Ghailani trial. Another similarity is the explosive PETN, which was found in the devices shipped from Yemen and in residue⁷ from the 1998 terrorist bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.
During its opening argument, the prosecution alleged⁸ that Ghailani told his family he was leaving Tanzania for Yemen just before the bombing of the U.S. embassy in Dar es Salam. A witness testified last week that an alleged Ghailani co-conspirator said he was moving to Yemen just prior to the attack.
The prosecution argued the trial should proceed, saying no juror should be concerned about Ghailani's conduct since his arrest six years ago and Friday's incident in Yemen. Judge Kaplan said almost anything related to terror could have a vague relationship to the ongoing⁹ trial, adding that it likely would not have any prejudicial effect. Defense attorneys said neither side wants a mistrial and insisted the judge ask jurors if they can remain impartial⁴. Kaplan polled the jury to find out how many members heard, read or saw anything about the bombs. Sixteen of the 12 jurors and six alternates did.
Lawyers for both sides, along with the judge, then asked each juror in private what they had heard about the incident. Kaplan determined¹⁰ there was no prejudice, but extended his warning that jurors avoid all news about terrorism as such. His instructions at the outset of the trial were to avoid only information outside the courtroom that is related to the Ghailani trial. The prosecution called as a witness retired¹¹ FBI agent Gerald Bamel, who testified he found a book with Ghailani's name in it, as well as a blasting cap in an armoire he searched at 15 Amani Street in Dar es Salam.
Ghailani and alleged co-conspirators reportedly stayed at that address. The defense questioned Bamel about his procedure, drawing a rebuke¹² from Kaplan. The judge rejected the attorney's implication that the evidence was unlawfully obtained. He also told the jury that all evidence presented at 15 Amani Street was collected according to U.S. and Tanzanian law.

1 proceedings   

n.进程，过程，议程；诉讼(程序)；公报

参考例句：

• He was released on bail pending committal proceedings. 他交保获释正在候审。
• to initiate legal proceedings against sb 对某人提起诉讼

2 defense   

n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩

参考例句：

• The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
• The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。

3 prosecution   

n.起诉，告发，检举，执行，经营

参考例句：

• The Smiths brought a prosecution against the organizers.史密斯家对组织者们提出起诉。
• He attempts to rebut the assertion made by the prosecution witness.他试图反驳原告方证人所作的断言。

4 impartial   

adj.(in,to)公正的，无偏见的

参考例句：

• He gave an impartial view of the state of affairs in Ireland.他对爱尔兰的事态发表了公正的看法。
• Careers officers offer impartial advice to all pupils.就业指导员向所有学生提供公正无私的建议。

5 impartiality   

n. 公平, 无私, 不偏

参考例句：

• He shows impartiality and detachment. 他表现得不偏不倚，超然事外。
• Impartiality is essential to a judge. 公平是当法官所必需的。

6 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

7 residue   

n.残余，剩余，残渣

参考例句：

• Mary scraped the residue of food from the plates before putting them under water.玛丽在把盘子放入水之前先刮去上面的食物残渣。
• Pesticide persistence beyond the critical period for control leads to residue problems.农药一旦超过控制的临界期，就会导致残留问题。

8 alleged   

a.被指控的，嫌疑的

参考例句：

• It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
• alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为

9 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

10 determined   

adj.坚定的；有决心的

参考例句：

• I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
• He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。

11 retired   

adj.隐退的，退休的，退役的

参考例句：

• The old man retired to the country for rest.这位老人下乡休息去了。
• Many retired people take up gardening as a hobby.许多退休的人都以从事园艺为嗜好。

12 rebuke   

v.指责，非难，斥责 [反]praise

参考例句：

• He had to put up with a smart rebuke from the teacher.他不得不忍受老师的严厉指责。
• Even one minute's lateness would earn a stern rebuke.哪怕迟到一分钟也将受到严厉的斥责。