Khadr abuse claims probed, Pentagon says

[maddezmom]

Source: The Star

GUANTANAMO BAY - The Pentagon disputes claims that political pressure prematurely halted an investigation into the alleged abuse of Omar Khadr when he was detained in Afghanistan.
Pentagon spokesperson Cmdr. Jeffrey Gordon said army investigators did not substantiate the allegations of harsh interrogations at the U.S. base in Bagram.

Following a court hearing here Thursday, Khadr’s military lawyer accused the government of a cover-up since the investigation appeared to stop in October 2006 – the same month that President George W. Bush signed the new military law under which Khadr is charged.

Khadr faces five war crimes charges including murder for the death of U.S. Delta Force soldier Christopher Speer.

“The allegations were thoroughly investigated by Army CID (Criminal Investigation Division) and were unsubstantiated. At no time was the investigation stopped or halted,” Gordon said. “The case was closed only after the allegations were thoroughly investigated.”



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[ToughLuck]

1. A cover up by this administration..gasp!!! Sad, they get away with torture.

freaking bastards of the Bush regime, the guy is 21 now.

[daleo]

2. Bush is trying a 15 year old child for war crimes

Talk about irony.

[gratuitous]

3. I'm sure the military thoroughly investigated itself

And wonder of wonders, totally exonerated themselves! Can RICO statutes be used against the U.S. military? "Corrupt organization" seems an apt description for the crooks and thugs who get over a billion dollars every day out of the Treasury.