Pentagon head defends decision to revoke plea deal for 9/11 defendantsDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he believed the depth of American losses and sacrifice from 9/11 demand that the accused stand trial.By Ellen Knickmeyer6 weeks ago
Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in Abu Ghraib trialThe jury deadlocked on accusations that civilian interrogators at Abu Ghraib conspired with U.S. soldiers to abuse detainees.5 months ago
20 years later, Abu Ghraib detainees get their day in US courtA trial scheduled for April 15, 2024, will mark the first time survivors of Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison will bring claims of torture to a U.S. jury.5 months ago
Judge rejects military contractor’s bid to end Abu Ghraib torture suitVirginia-based CACI, which supplied interrogators at the prison, has long denied that it engaged in torture.14 months ago
Divided lawmakers weigh future of Guantanamo Bay prisonThe Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday on closing the military prison in Guantanamo Bay.By Catherine Buchaniec, Medill News Service3 years ago
This week in Congress: What’s left now that the latest shutdown threat is gone?Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 6, 2021.By Leo Shane III3 years ago