As I have pointed out periodically since 2005:The War Crimes Act of 1996, a federal statute set forth at 18 U.S.C. § 2441, makes it a federal crime for any U.S. national, whether military or civilian, to violate the Geneva Convention by engaging in mu…
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Michael Isikoff: Questions for the Attorney General
July 16th, 2009 |
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Holder’s announcement that he’s “leaning” toward appointing a prosecutor to investigate brutal interrogations during the Bush administration raises as many questions as it answers. Here are a few.