CIA: Destroyed videos likely not covered by court order

[maddezmom]

Source: AP

WASHINGTON - The CIA says two destroyed interrogation videos likely were not covered by a court order.


In court documents filed late Wednesday night, CIA officials say they reviewed thousands of documents and found nothing suggesting the destroyed videos contained information related to a federal case.

While short on details, the documents offer the first public accounting of the investigation into the tapes' destruction. A federal judge demanded the information because, in 2005, he ordered the government to keep all evidence related to his Guantanamo Bay case.

The tapes show harsh interrogation methods used on al-Qaida suspects. The CIA says it set up a special tapes coordination group to work with prosecutors reviewing reams of classified documents in the case.



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[Debau2005]

1. okey dokey

"CIA officials say they reviewed thousands of documents and found nothing suggesting the destroyed videos contained information related to a federal case."

and we'll just take your word on that......:eyes:

[Supersedeas]

2. the CIA is the defendant here -- and their best claim hinges on 'likely not covered'

[Deny and Shred]

3. It's easier to ask forgiveness than get permission.

Since someone would be guilty, destroy the tapes and plead your case. It's got to work better than the truth.
Capitol Hill asked for all materials related to interrogations. Who's the genius that figured videos aren't relevant?

[librechik]

4. That's what OUR lawyers said. NO, you absolutely cannot test it in any court. Period.

And stop asking. Or Else. We'll show you what's on the tape only in a different way.