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Torture Memo author Yoo withdraws from public appearance amid rising protest
Amidst a growing call for a criminal investigation of the DOJ lawyers who authorized torture, John Yoo, author of the most infamous of the "torture memos" withdrew as a speaker at the conservative Federalist Society Convention where Alliance for Justice and human rights supporters are scheduled to take action.
"John Yoo's withdrawal from the Federalist Society Convention shows that pressure is building to hold accountable those who provided legal cover for torture," said Alliance for Justice President Nan Aron.
Yoo was scheduled to speak on the panel, "Professional Responsibility: The Role of Government Attorneys and the Global War on Terror" this Thursday, November 12.
Miguel Estrada, who is defending Yoo in a lawsuit brought by convicted terrorist Jose Padilla, is still set to appear on the panel. Estrada said that the protests had nothing to do with his client's decision not to speak.
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