Bin Laden's chauffeur Hamdan charged in Guantanamo tribunal
Salim Ahmed Hamdan, Bin Laden's former driver, faced war crimes charges at Guantanamo Bay in the first WWII era tribunal. The defense argued panel impartiality amid ties to the 9/11 attacks and detainee logistics, with prosecutors urging media restraint. Hamdan, 34, could face life in prison. he denies terrorism links.
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Treasury targets two foreign banks over money laundering
The Treasury Department designated First Merchant Bank of Northern Cyprus and Infobank of Belarus as primary money laundering concerns for allegedly laundering funds linked to Saddam Hussein’s regime and the oil for food program. The plan, under the USA Patriot Act, would cut these banks from the U.S. financial system and close related accounts. public comments are invited. Infobank allegedly laundered illicit surcharges and inflated contracts into Iraqi government arms funds, with three U.S. accounts found but locations undisclosed.
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Abu Ghraib report faults military leadership over abuses
A four member commission led by James Schlesinger faulted American soldiers for abuses at Abu Ghraib but also blamed top Pentagon leaders including Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld for failed leadership and oversight. The panel said chaos and brutality occurred despite orders and warned against only prosecuting a few soldiers.
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Marine's Iraq death court martial opens at Camp Pendleton
Maj. Leon Frances led a nine officer panel as Re serve Sgt. Gary Pittman faced charges of assault and dereliction of duty in the death of Nagem Hatab. Prosecutors said Pittman used a karate kick to a handcuffed Iraqi prisoner and that a special interrogation team sought to soften prisoners for questioning. Hatab, 52, linked to Saddam Hussein's Baath Party, was among 37 detainees whose deaths are under review.
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