Monday, November 19, 2007

US Plans Case Against AP Photographer Now Imprisoned for Over 19 Months

From The Andrew Meyer File*: US Plans Case Against AP Photographer:
"The U.S. military plans to seek a criminal case in an Iraqi court against an award-winning Associated Press photographer but is refusing to disclose what evidence or accusations would be presented. An AP attorney on Monday strongly protested the decision, calling the U.S. military plans a 'sham of due process.' The journalist, Bilal Hussein, has already been imprisoned without charges for more than 19 months. A public affairs officer notified the AP on Sunday that the military intends to submit a written complaint against Hussein that would bring the case into the Iraqi justice system as early as Nov. 29. Under Iraqi codes, an investigative magistrate will decide whether there are grounds to try Hussein, 36, who was seized in the western Iraqi city of Ramadi on April 12, 2006."
*The Andrew Meyer File refers to authority over-reactions promoted and defended in a post 911 World. "Files" such as this are items listed on the Action Point weekly show newsletter sent out prior tot the weekly broadcast Sunday on 1480 KPHX.

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