My Way News CIA Contractor Indicted in Prison Abuse:
"WASHINGTON (AP) - A contractor working for the CIA has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges stemming from the abuse of a prisoner in Afghanistan, the first civilian to face criminal charges in the case, officials said Thursday.
Two federal law enforcement officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the indictment was returned by a grand jury in Raleigh, N.C. They identified the defendant as David Passaro and said the case involved the death of a prisoner in U.S. custody.
The exact nature of the charges could not be immediately learned. The officials said Passaro was arrested Thursday in Fayetteville, N.C., and would appear in court later in the day.
Attorney General John Ashcroft scheduled an afternoon news conference to provide further details. The case was among three referred by the CIA inspector general to the Justice Department for prosecution.
An CIA spokesman declined to comment on the case."
"WASHINGTON (AP) - A contractor working for the CIA has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges stemming from the abuse of a prisoner in Afghanistan, the first civilian to face criminal charges in the case, officials said Thursday.
Two federal law enforcement officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the indictment was returned by a grand jury in Raleigh, N.C. They identified the defendant as David Passaro and said the case involved the death of a prisoner in U.S. custody.
The exact nature of the charges could not be immediately learned. The officials said Passaro was arrested Thursday in Fayetteville, N.C., and would appear in court later in the day.
Attorney General John Ashcroft scheduled an afternoon news conference to provide further details. The case was among three referred by the CIA inspector general to the Justice Department for prosecution.
An CIA spokesman declined to comment on the case."
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