This information paper describes the incidents which resulted in the death of Iraqi Major General and detainee, Abed Hamed Mowhoush. Major General Mowhoush was detained and transported to a temporary detention facility, between November 10-24, 2003. On November 26, 2003, Mr. Mowhoush was interrogated by Chief Warrant Officer Lewis E. Welshofer, Jr., Chief Warrant Officer Jeff L. Williams, Sergeant First Class William J. Sommer, and Specialist Jerry L. Loper. The officers placed Mr. Mowhoush into a sleeping bag, tied an electrical cord around his neck and then placed him on his back, while CW3 Welshofer sat on his stomach and placed his hands over Mr. Mowhoush's eyes and mouth. The position caused Mr. Mowhoush to convulse, which prompted CW3 Welshofer to then roll Mr. Mowhoush onto his stomach and sit on his back, ultimately Mr. Mowhoush died of asphyxia. The officers were charged with the following: CW3 Welshofer-involuntary manslaughter; CW2 Williams-negligent homicide and dereliction of duty; SFC Sommer and SPC Loper were both charged with dereliction of duty.