A military judge has disqualified a Pentagon legal official from participating in the Guantanamo war crimes trial against a former driver for Osama bin Laden, saying he lacks independence.

In a stunning turnaround, the former chief military prosecutor at Guantanamo Bay says he will be a defence witness for the driver of terror chief Osama bin Laden.

DOUBTS were raised yesterday over the outcome of the trial of the September 11 six, only a day after it was announced they would face criminal charges.

Doubts were raised today over the outcome of the trial of the September 11 six, only a day after it was announced they would face criminal charges.

Six men have been charged with committing a total of 169 offences in the September 11 2001 terror attacks, the Pentagon said today.