C.I.A. Abuse Cases Detailed in Report on Detainees

Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. named a veteran federal prosecutor to examine abuse of prisoners held by the Central Intelligence Agency, government officials said on Monday, as officials released a C.I.A. inspector general’s report that detailed the abuses inside agency-run prisons overseas. Full Story »

Posted by Samuel W. Velsor IV - via OneRiot, Google News (U.S.)
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Posted by: Posted by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Aug 24, 2009 - 4:16 PM PDT
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by Patricia L'Herrou - Aug. 25, 2009

most of this story is actual details from the inspector general's report on the cia interrogations, along with quotes from the cia's own newly-released reports on their effectiveness. the information , when combined shows the contradictions which are inevitable in response to this information and therefore the difficulty for a prosecutor to determine their legality or lack of.

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by Ben Ross - Aug. 29, 2009

I recommend this article for it's ability to show the new york times callus lack of regard for the patriots who died for a nation.. allegedly 'ruled by law'. No quotes of the Geneva convention appear. shameful

The decision was a significant blow to the C.I.A, and Mr. Holder said he would be criticized for undercutting the intelligence agency’s work. More »

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by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Aug. 24, 2009

The authors of this article do an outstanding job of highlighting the absurd disgusting illegal CIA policies; this article on its face value along is fair grounds for a special prosecutor

This is indeed an eye opener if you have not been reading all the articles leading up to the appointment of a special prosecutor. The only question ... More »

The attorney general’s decision, which he made despite President Obama’s oft-stated desire not to get mired in Bush-era torture disputes, was based in part of his ... More »

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