Despite claims that the evidence was obtained under duress and that Thomas had been tortured , the judge deemed the interview to be admissible .
The trial was highly controversial , as the evidence used to prosecute Thomas consisted solely of an interview conducted in a Pakistani military prison .
Despite claims that the evidence was obtained under duress and that Thomas had been tortured , the judge deemed the interview to be admissible .
The trial was highly controversial , as the evidence used to prosecute Thomas consisted solely of an interview conducted in a Pakistani military prison .