Lawyer seeks competence ruling for USS Cole bombing suspect

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Who is Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri?

Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri is suspected of organising the 2000 attack on the USS Cole, which killed 17 U.S. sailors. He was captured in 2002 and has been held in CIA custody, where he reportedly underwent waterboarding and beatings.

Why is his lawyer questioning his competence?

Nashiri's lawyer argues he has a traumatic brain injury resulting from torture in CIA custody. A defence psychiatrist concluded that Nashiri is not competent to understand the trial proceedings or assist his legal counsel.

When is the trial scheduled to begin?

The trial for Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri was rescheduled to begin on October 26. However, some reports indicated the trial was set to start this month without specifying a precise date.