Justice Dept. Report Advises Pursuing C.I.A. Abuse Cases

New York Times by David Johnston | Aug. 24, 2009 (News Report)

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. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Politics
Topics: Terrorism, Torture, Bush Administration, Law Enforcement, Law
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Aug 23, 2009 - 10:16 PM PDT
Reviewed by: Derek Hawkins (review), John Louden (review), Crystal Barnes (review)
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Aug 24, 2009 - 7:43 AM PDT

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 by John Louden - Aug. 24, 2009

The piece contains some statements that we must take on faith -- perhaps because it's the NYT ?

With the release of the details on Monday and the formal advice that at least some cases be reopened, it now seems all but certain that the appointment of a prosecutor or ... More »

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