The trial of suspected al-Qaida operative Jose Padilla is by far the biggest ever for U.S. District Judge Marcia Cooke, and she is drawing praise for how she has handled the pressure and the complexity of the case. Appointed by President Bush in 2004, Cooke has the least experience on the bench of any federal judge in Florida's southern district. But those in legal circles say that has not been an issue. And defense lawyers say Cooke has shown she will not just follow the government line.
May 31, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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The trial of suspected al-Qaida operative Jose Padilla is by far the biggest ever for Southern District of Florida Judge Marcia Cooke, and she is drawing praise for how she has handled the pressure and the complexity of the case.
Appointed by President Bush in 2004, Cooke has the least experience on the bench of any federal judge in Florida’s southern district. But those in legal circles say that has not been an issue.
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