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The Bush Torture Scandal Isn’t Over

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The Bush Torture Scandal Isn’t Over   The American Psychological Association grapples with who should take the blame for greenlighting enhanced interrogations. By Daniel Engber An Iraqi security officer stands guard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Normalising torture

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Normalising torture Victoria Brittain 5 September 2017 On impunity, and the erosion of ethics in International Human Rights Law – from Guantanamo to Yemen. Screen shot of Real News coverage of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, APPELLEE v. NICHOLAS ABRAM SLATTEN, APPELLANT

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United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, APPELLEE v. NICHOLAS ABRAM SLATTEN, APPELLANT No. 15-3078     Decided: August 04, 2017 Before: HENDERSON, ROGERS and BROWN, Circuit… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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AEGIS DEFENSE SERVICES, LLC v. Gilbert, Fla: Dist. Court of Appeals, 5th Dist. 2017

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AEGIS DEFENSE SERVICES, LLC, Appellant, v. LAURENCE GILBERT, Appellee. Case No. 5D16-3345.District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fifth District.Opinion filed July 28, 2017.Non-Final Appeal from the Circuit Court for Brevard County,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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GLOBAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS CO. WLL v. US, Court of Federal Claims 2017

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GLOBAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS CO. W.L.L., Plaintiff, v. THE UNITED STATES, Defendant. No. 15-378C.United States Court of Federal Claims.February 28, 2017.[1]GLOBAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS CO. W.L.L, Block 19 Area Dejeej Sultan Ben Essa… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ruddell v. TRIPLE CANOPY, INC., Dist. Court, ED Virginia 2016

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DUSTIN R. RUDDELL, Plaintiff, v. TRIPLE CANOPY, INC. Defendant No. 1:15-cv-01331 (LMB/JFA).United States District Court, E.D. Virginia, Alexandria Division.August 29, 2016.Dustin R. Ruddell, Plaintiff, represented by William Bruce Cummings, William B… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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McMANAWAY v. KBR, INC., 852 F. 3d 444 – Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit 2017

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852 F.3d 444 (2017) Mark McMANAWAY; David Rancourt; Brent Lasher; Jody Aistrop; William Bickell, et al., Plaintiffs-Appellants v. KBR, INCORPORATED; Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Incorporated; KBR Technical Services, Incorporated; Overseas… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Accountability for Torturers: Breaking the Cycle of Impunity

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Curt Goering, Contributor Executive Director, The Center for Victims of Torture Accountability for Torturers: Breaking the Cycle of Impunity 08/29/2017 09:44 am ET The historic ACLU lawsuit brought against psychologists James… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A Cautionary Tale For Contractors On The Battlefield

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Expert Analysis A Cautionary Tale For Contractors On The Battlefield By Alex L. Sarria and Marianne F. Kies August 23, 2017, 4:52 PM EDT Law360, New York (August 23, 2017, 4:52… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Held Accountable for Torture: CIA psychologists compensate family of dead Afghan

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Held Accountable for Torture: CIA psychologists compensate family of dead Afghan Author: Kate Clark Date: 29 August 2017   Afghan citizen Gul Rahman froze to death in November 2002 in a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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