There is killing on the battlefield - not murder. Otherwise all of the American soldiers who killed everyone else in the compound except Khadr would be guilty of murder. The whole "murder" charge and "unlawful enemy combatant" designation was conjured up by the Bush Admin. after 9/11 to give them the ability to do whatever they want to whoever they want despite international law that applies in war. The military court was completely illegitimate and Canada and the United Nations do not recognize any "confession" that is made under torture. The whole "US medic" label is phony and designed to heighten any blame on Khadr. Speer was a soldier like all the others who went in. Khadr was a child soldier and as such is treated as a victim by international and Canadian law. End of story.