Sunday, August 23, 2009

News Alert: Justice Dept. Report Advises Pursuing C.I.A. Abuse Cases

Breaking News Alert
The New York Times
Monday, August 24, 2009 -- 12:02 AM ET
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Justice Dept. Report Advises Pursuing C.I.A. Abuse Cases

The Justice Department's ethics office has recommended
reversing the Bush administration and reopening nearly a
dozen prisoner-abuse cases, potentially exposing Central
Intelligence Agency employees and contractors to prosecution
for brutal treatment of terrorism suspects, according to a
person officially briefed on the matter.

The recommendation centers mainly on allegations of detainee
abuse in Iraq and Afghanistan. It now seems all but certain
that the appointment of a prosecutor or other concrete steps
will follow.

Read More:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/24/us/politics/24detain.html?emc=na

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