Gitmo Cover-up?

Gitmo Cover-up?
February 09, 2007 1:26 PM

Vic Walter and Krista Kjellman Report:

An investigation by the U.S. Southern Command into allegations of prisoner abuse at Guantanamo Bay detention center has concluded that "insufficient evidence exists to substantiate the paralegal's allegations."

But Lieutenant Colonel Colby Vokey, the superior officer to the Marine sergeant who filed the allegations, called the investigation "outrageous." "I am aware that the investigators interviewed only the suspects and some witnesses but did not interview any detainees or potential victims," he told ABC News. "Failure to interview those who may have been subjected to abuse is indicative of an incomplete investigation."

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"The interview of her (Sgt. Cerveny) was ridiculous and oppressive," he said. "The investigating officers, a colonel and a captain, walked straight into her office with the intent to accuse her of a crime before she even opened her mouth. The colonel already had the form in his hand to read her her rights and accuse her, before the interview started."

Lt. Col. Vokey says this investigation sets a dangerous precedent for all officers who find themselves in a position to report suspected criminal activity. "This was outrageous and sends a dangerous message to all our service members: you'd better not report anything that goes on at Guantanamo Bay, or you'll be threatened or charged with a crime."

more at:
http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2007/02/gitmo_coverup.html

You may wonder why not put hands over the ears and chant "I'm not listening--La-La-La" while they are at it, but it is important to make sure NOBODY is tempted to speak out ever again. I'm amazed they didn't just lock the paralegal up too.

This is NOT the America my grade school teachers sermonized about in the 60's.


Laura