Federal courts have been using the ECF/Pacer online filing system for a long time, making most court documents available to all litigants. But for the first time ever, a federal court has placed all evidence in a criminal case onto the Internet. And it’s one hell of a case: United States vs. Zacarias Moussaoui.

It’s a fascinating look at all the evidence used to convict Moussaoui in the only trial related to the World Trade Center attacks of September 11. There are videos, photos, transcripts, everything in the case. Incredible resource for any 9/11 historians, or for anyone else wanting an inside look at the incidents and events leading to this tragedy and Moussaoui’s participation.

This is just the latest step in the intersection of courts and the Internet. As more courts get more familiar and comfortable with the process, we can expect to see more of this kind of thing. And that benefits everyone.

View all the online evidence here.

RP

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