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Army completes investigations into detainee deaths in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 14, 2004) -- The Army Criminal Investigation Command has completed its reports of investigation into the deaths of two detainees under U.S. custody in Afghanistan in December 2002.

The investigations began immediately following the deaths, which occurred at the Bagram Control Point, Bagram, Afghanistan, on Dec. 4 and 10, 2002.

The investigations identified 28 Soldiers with possible culpability in these two cases, meaning they may have committed one or more offenses punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. However, many of the 28 Soldiers may have lesser culpability, officials said.

Among the potential offenses identified during the investigations are: involuntary manslaughter, assault consummated by battery, maiming, maltreatment, dereliction of duty, and conspiracy.

The investigation reports have been forwarded to commanders for possible action against Soldiers deemed appropriate, officials said.

Commanders, with the advice of their lawyers, will consider the full range of appropriate administrative and disciplinary measures from taking no action to recommending trial by court-martial.

Each Soldier is presumed to be innocent unless proven otherwise, officials said.

The detainee deaths have been the subject of several media reports, first reported in March 2003.





 
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