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FBI Memo re: Potential Prosecution of Prisioner Abuse and Summary of Facts of an Afghanistan Torture Case

FBI | ACLU-RDI 3244
TYPE: Investigative File
AUTHOR: Michael P. Sullivan
RELEASE DATE: Dec. 15, 2004 | FBI
SOURCE: ACLU FOIA Request (Oct. 7, 2003)
Memo includes investigations into allegations of prisoner abuse in Iraq, but since there is no FBI jurisdiction in the matter, the information was to be turned over to DOD for appropriate action; Impersonation (Afghanistan torture case) - This case is being handled by the Violent Crimes Unit, Special Jurisdiction Unit - all information redacted .
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AUTHORING AGENCIES:
RECEIVING AGENCIES:
OFFICIALS MENTIONED:
METHODS MENTIONED:
INCIDENTS OF ABUSE MENTIONED:
  • Unknown date, Unknown, Iraq
    • FBI memo details legal considerations for the FBI to lead oon the investigation of prisioner abuse in Iraq. The specific allegation is redacted. The FBI memo concludes that the FBI does not have jurisdiction, and the matter was referred to DOD for further proceedings.
  • Unknown date, Unknown, Afghanistan
    • FBI memo details impersonation of FBI agent in the interrogation of detainee in Afghanistan. The specific allegation is redacted.