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Fay Report Annex: DOD Memo re: Progress in Obtaining an Interview of a Soldier in Connection to Allegations of Detainee Abuse at Abu Ghraib Prison
June 9, 2004 | DOA | ACLU-RDI 854
This is a memo for the record concerning obtaining an interview from a soldier under multiple lines if investigation in connection to the events at Abu Ghraib Prison. The memo states "SUBJECT: Procedure 15 Interview USAR; On 09 June, 2004 [redacted, soldier]’s attorney contacted me reference an interview we had requested of [the soldier]. [The attorney] stated that [the soldier] wanted to cooperate but that he would only do it if he was granted immunity. I relayed to [the attorney] that MG Fay did not have the authority to grant immunity and that he would have to get in touch with the Staff Judge Advocate in Baghdad. He also wanted to know what we would ask him if [the soldier] decided to speak to us. I told him that our focus was on military intelligence and that he did not have to answer all questions we ask. Mr. Sheldon stated that he would have to discuss this with {his client]. I told him we could see him at any time but that we needed to get it done soon. The latest would be on 14 June because we were trying to complete the repot. [The attorney] stated that he had to attend a hearing on Friday and that he would get back with me after he speaks to [his client]. I did not or have not heard from [the attorney].
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