Military Takes Action Against Key Witness in Abu Ghraib Abuse Scandal

http://abcnews.go.com/sections/WNT/Investigation/abu_ghraib_cover_up_040521-1.html

May 21, 2004 — A witness who told ABCNEWS he believed the military was covering up the extent of abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison was today stripped of his security clearance and told he may face prosecution because his comments were "not in the national interest."

Sgt. Samuel Provance said in addition to his revoked security clearance, he was transferred to a different platoon, and his record was officially "flagged," meaning he cannot be promoted or given any awards or honors.

Provance said he was told he will face administrative action for failing to report what he knew at the time and for failing to take steps to stop the abuse.

"I see it as an effort to intimidate Sgt. Provance and any other soldier whose conscience is bothering him, and who wants to come forward and tell what really happened at Abu Ghraib," said his attorney Scott Horton.

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decides to do something (even a little bit could go a long ways). THE PRESS HAS BEEN A WILLING COOPERATOR IN ALL THESE CRIMES. If they were not owned by corporations... we might have some hope. But as things stand now, I don't believe we will be able to battle this scum. The crimes at the prison will be visible while they attract viewers/readers. I wonder how long their enthusiasm will last.

This is beyond disgusting!

(Rosco, could you post this in LBN, it sure would qualify!)

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The first Guard they court martialed was the one that took the picture. The message is clear.

AND YOU ARE FIRED OR RUINED. Sorry I just had to vent - Paul O'Neil