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Mohammed Jawad Confession Tossed by Judge

By possum

Army Col. Stephen Henley said Mohammed Jawad's statements

were obtained by physical intimidation and threats of death which, under the circumstances, constitute torture.

The judge went even further saying

The relevant inquiry is whether the threat was specifically intended to inflict severe physical or mental pain or suffering upon another person within the interrogator's custody or control.

Jawad was a teen when he was arrested in 2002.  His detention has been the subject of a variety of news stories and blog postings including this and this among lots of others here at NION.  

The full meaning of the current ruling is not yet evident.  What is easy to see is the ongoing deterioration of the administration's position in the detention of so very many people.  Open court hearings are not holding up their charges time and time again.

Peace.

Full post as published by Never In Our Names on October 29, 2008 (boomark / email).