CIA Confirms 12 Destroyed Videotapes Depicted "Enhanced Interrogation Methods"

TruthOut, Washington Independent by Daphne Eviatar | Mar. 6, 2009 (News Report)

The CIA has reportedly just confirmed - conveniently late on a Friday afternoon - that 12 of the videotapes it destroyed while its interrogation methods were under investigation and the subject of a pending lawsuit depicted the "enhanced interrogation methods" that detainees' advocates were worried about. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Patricia Blochowiak - Mar 8, 2009 - 7:21 AM PDT
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 by Peter L. Combs - Mar. 8, 2009

A very brief blurb on the CIA's latest effort to avoid devulging its activities in any detail or produce documents requested.

"Back inthe Day" Section One at Camp Peary in VA , Rule One Was : When in doubt or under pressure say nothing and give nothing to anyone...who ... More »

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 by Patricia Blochowiak - Mar. 8, 2009

This is a basic report on the CIA's destruction of tapes thought to confirm their use of torture.

The CIA has a history of use of torture, disinformation, coups, and failures. Read "Legacy of Ashes" for more details. See link.

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