My point is that the court made a mistake in their analysis. The distinctions in the case were misunderstood and misapplied.

After that point, it is likely that the case could be appealed to the Supreme Court, which could add at least another six months to the outcome. So the case may not conclude until 2003.

My biggest mistake was not recognizing by Saturday that Louisiana was dysfunctional.

The only thing that appears clear at this point ... is that this case involves multiple victims, and she (Perez) is one of them.

This is a good case to take to the Supreme Court.

I think the court is going to have to take it. This is a vital case on the principle of an American citizen captured in the United States and what constitutional rights does he have.