Peter Bergen says role of Osama 's son-in-law has been exaggerated . He says it 's a good thing he will be tried in New York , not sent to Guantanamo . If Abu Ghaith 's case goes forward without a backlash in New York and a conviction is secured , as seems all but certain , we can be sure that he will not be the last alleged member of al Qaeda seized overseas who will be sent to the Southern District of New York to face trial -- rather than go before a military tribunal at Guantanamo Bay and all the uncertainties that such trials have hitherto encountered . New York courts have a perfect record of convicting al Qaeda members since 9/11 , he says . Comment: Hardly anything has been accomplished by Guantanamo military panels .
Peter Bergen says role of Osama 's son-in-law has been exaggerated . He says it 's a good thing he will be tried in New York , not sent to Guantanamo . New York courts have a perfect record of convicting al Qaeda members since 9/11 , he says . Comment: Hardly anything has been accomplished by Guantanamo military panels .