An OLC memo analyzing the Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in the Time of War ("GC"). The memo provides three opinions. Part I concludes that "GC governs the occupation of Iraq." Part II discusses GC's general ...
Mar. 15, 2013
Legal Memo
Jack Goldsmith
Scott Muller
William J. Haynes, II, Scott W. Muller, Jack L. Goldsmith, Alberto R. Gonzales
Legal Memo
Jack Goldsmith
Scott Muller
William J. Haynes, II, Scott W. Muller, Jack L. Goldsmith, Alberto R. Gonzales
The purpose of the memo is to provide information on significant investigations into alleged abuse of detainees by U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. It discusses mistreatment of detainees in Abu Ghraib and Bagram, mentioning types of abuse, ...
Describes two incidents of detainee abuse. One was assault and threat to kill a detainee. Second was assault by four soldiers from 320 battalion.
Details abuse of Iraqi detainee at Gunner Collection Point. During interrogation of detainee, an Army officer threatened to shoot detainee. Held detainee's head in barrel and shot into the barrel. Discusses Article 32 investigation.
Gives overview of detainee abuse cases, including courts-martial, Article 32 charges. Cases from Abu Gharib, Samarra and Bagram. Mentions charges, defendants, and JAG updates, including administrative actions.
Sworn statement by the Commander of C Battery 2-3 FA. States, "I had no organizational relationship with detention operations in 2-3 FA." States that at the detention facility, detainees were provided with blankets but no beds. Mentions a ...
Summarizes allegations against an Army officer accused of assault and threatening to kill Iraqi detainee. Describes investigation and military justice process.
Describes investigation into alleged misconduct by an officer. Allegations include assault and threatening to kill a detainee. The officer was removed from command and subject to Article 32 investigation and hearing.
Discussion of the President's classification of six detainees as enemy combatants. Discusses the government's treatment of individuals classified as enemy combatants and how they will be tried, if tried.
Lists cases and investigations in spreadsheet format. Cases are listed by: Case ID, agency investigating, type, unit/place, date of occurrence, date of report, report by, closed or open, status [redacted], note.