US opens criminal investigation over Iraq abuse

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http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/WAT001341.htm

WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. government has opened its first criminal investigation into a civilian contractor in Iraq over possible mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners, the Justice Department said on Friday.

"Yesterday, the Department of Justice received a referral from the Department of Defense regarding a civilian contractor in Iraq, and opened an investigation into the matter," said Justice Department spokesman Mark Corallo.

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[maddezmom]

1. bet it's the titan contractor

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x571865

[Robbien]

2. The problem with a criminal investigation is the timing

It will be two or three years before Ashcroft allows this to get any where near a court trial.

But it is good to see these dogs of war being prosecuted.