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Human Rights First attorneys Jean Aylward and Avi Cover were observers at the recent trial of Abu Ghraib dog handler Sgt. Michael Smith

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Guilty

Abu Ghraib dog handler SSgt Michael Smith was found guilty today by a military jury on six of the twelve counts he was charged with, including two counts of maltreatment, one count of conspiracy to make detainees urinate and defecate on themselves, dereliction of duty, assault and an indecent act.  The panel members took about eighteen hours to deliberate.  Sentencing is scheduled for this afternoon.  More details to follow. 

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