Tortured Justice:
Using Coerced Evidence to Prosecute Terrorist Suspects

Introduction

Recommendations

The Policies and Practices

The CIA's Coercive Interrogation Techniques
The Military's Coercive Interrogation Techniques
Coerced Evidence at Guantánamo

The Case Studies

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
Mohammed al-Qahtani
Abu Zubaydah
Mohamedou Ould Slahi
Binyam Mohamed
Omar Khadr

The Law

U.S. Law Prohibits Coerced Confessions
Coerced Evidence Violates U.S. Treaty Obligations

The Science and Results

Scientific Studies Show Coercion Is Counterproductive
U.S. Adopts Communist Techniques
Scientific Studies are Borne Out at Guantánamo

The Consequences

Interview with Former Military Commissions Official
Law Enforcement and Military Officials Weigh In

Conclusion and Recommendations

Criminal Trials
Detention Hearings
Investigation and Interrogation

Tortured Justice: Using Coerced Evidence to Prosecute Terrorist Suspects

Table of Contents | Introduction | The Policies and Practices | The Case Studies | The Law | The Science and Results | The Consequences | Conclusion and Recommendations | Appendices | Endnotes |