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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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 other concrete steps will follow, posing significant new problems for the C.I.A. It is politically awkward, too, for Mr. Holder because President Obama has said that he would rather move forward than get bogged down in the issue at the expense of his own agenda.