Ray Kelly Considers Moving Terror Trials To Governors Island

The police commissioner says he’s considering a proposal by Community Board 1 recommending a change of venue for the upcoming terror trial.

Last night, the community board voted unanimously to oppose the planned location of the so-called terror trials, including the prosecution of self-proclaimed mastermind of the September 11th terrorist attacks Khalid Sheik Mohammed. The trial is set to take place at the federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan.

Instead, the board proposed the use of Governors Island, a former military detention and arms facility, as the location for the trial.

Lower Manhattan residents say the increased security for the trials, which could take several years, would be disruptive for the community. About $200 million in federal security funds has been set aside for increased security for the trials.

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said today that while 500 Pearl Street is the planned location, Governors Island may be an option.

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