US Military To Try AP Photographer In Iraqi Court
One of Bilal Hussein’s pictures. Yep, I’d say he was “in” with them guys. How else could he get such great shots?
NEW YORK - The U.S. military plans to seek a criminal case in an Iraqi court against an award-winning Associated Press photographer but is refusing to disclose what evidence or accusations would be presented.
An AP attorney on Monday strongly protested the decision, calling the U.S. military plans a “sham of due process.” The journalist, Bilal Hussein, has already been imprisoned without charges for more than 19 months.
Another Hussein pic.
A public affairs officer notified the AP on Sunday that the military intends to submit a written complaint against Hussein that would bring the case into the Iraqi justice system as early as Nov. 29. Under Iraqi codes, an investigative magistrate will decide whether there are grounds to try Hussein, 36, who was seized in the western Iraqi city of Ramadi on April 12, 2006.
Dave Tomlin, associate general counsel for the AP, said the defense for Hussein is being forced to work “totally in the dark.”
The military has not yet defined the specific charges against Hussein. Previously, the military has pointed to a range of suspicions that attempt to link him to insurgent activity.
Again, how can you get so many great shots of these pukes and not be one of them? I ask you…
(AP)
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Bwaaaa hahahaha Just one?
To get a better idea of who BILAL HUSSEIN is, Michelle Malkin has been looking for him and AT him for a long time.
http://michellemalkin.com/2006/04/12/where-is-bilal-hussein/
November 19th, 2007 at 3:30 pmI will really enjoy the video of his hanging.
November 19th, 2007 at 4:40 pmHa Ha Ha Ha Ha …,.PWNED by Iraq. I hope the US won’t be seeking to extradite. Is he a US citizen?
November 19th, 2007 at 4:46 pmWitha name like Bilal Hussein, the man has to be Irish.
How could anyone imagine with a name like that and these innocent photos that he might be “connected”.
I say strap him to the front of a Buffalo and go hunt up some IED’s…
November 19th, 2007 at 5:40 pmStill no word on where Pelosi, Murtha and Reid are going to be tried…developing.
November 19th, 2007 at 5:42 pm