2005-07-25 Guardsman: CIA beat Iraqis with hammer handles

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Date:	2005-07-25
Link:	http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_2892191
Source:	Denver Post (articlescat)
Topics:	War on Terror Central Intelligence Agency US occupation of Iraq American dishonor Iraqi prisoners of war
Categories:	War on Terror Central Intelligence Agency US occupation of Iraq American dishonor Iraqi prisoners of war

Guardsman: CIA beat Iraqis with hammer handles

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CIA officials used a sledgehammer handle to beat various prisoners in Iraq, and one official, whose name is classified, would often brag about his abuse of prisoners, according to testimony in a closed session of a military hearing.

In the March hearing, Sgt. 1st Class Gerold Pratt of the Utah National Guard said he saw classified personnel use a 15-inch wooden sledgehammer handle to hit prisoners.

"They'd ask you a question, and if they didn't like it, they'd hit you," he said.

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“CIA officials used a sledgehammer handle to beat various prisoners in Iraq, and one official, whose name is classified, would often brag about his abuse of prisoners, according to testimony in a closed session of a military hearing.”