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AR 15-6 Investigation Report re: Allegations of Maltreatment of Detainees, Camp Marlboro, Baghdad, Iraq July - August 2003
Aug. 23, 2003 | DOA | ACLU-RDI 497
Investigation into three (3) instances of abuse: one in which a looter were stripped of his clothing and released from custody; another where an Iraqi was accidently shot; and a third in which a detainee was repeatedly hit in the head with a soccer ball. Investigator concludes that soldiers were guilty of committing abuse. The investigation resulted in the Sargent being stripped of his duties. The report includes sworn statements of soldiers.
AUTHORING AGENCIES:
RECEIVING AGENCIES:
METHODS MENTIONED:
INCIDENTS OF ABUSE MENTIONED:
- 2003-06-15, Camp Marlboro, Iraq
- An Army Sargent who found an Iraqi looter stealing stripped him of his clothing and released him in to the public street in order to "teach him a lesson".
- 2003-07-09, Camp Marlboro, Iraq
- After taking an Iraqi in to custody for looting, the soldiers repeatedly hit the detainee in the head with a soccer ball.
- 2003-07-19, Camp Marlboro, Iraq
- During an arrest of an Iraqi looter, an Army Sargent shot and wounded an Iraqi woman. The shooting was an accident, and the shot was indended for another person.