It's back to court today for Lynndie England, the army private accused of abusing prisoners in the infamous Abu Ghraib Prison near Baghdad. Today will be the first of three days devoted to pre-trial motions in the case which is being heard before a military court.

England became the American face most associated with the scandel when photographs of her holding an Iraqi prisoner on a leash and posing with a naked male prisoner were released to the press.

England's attorney asked that the court to bar the infamous photographs from being admitted into evidence as well as three written 'admissions' England signed with regard to prisoner abuse charges. England is facing 19 charges including assualt, conspiracy, indecent acts and improper conduct and may face up to 38 years in prison for her actions. If the photos are admitted into evidence, it is likely that England will seek to plea bargain on the case.

The 22 year old private recently became a mother having given birth to a baby boy seven weeks ago. The father of the child is reportedly a guard at Abu Ghraib prison. If she is sent to prison, England will be separated from her child.

No higher officials in the military or the Bush Whitehouse have been charged in the Abu Ghraib scandal despite the fact that officials such as Donald Rumsfeld allegedly either knew about the situation at Abu Ghraib or created the policies that led to the abuses that took place. Seven soldiers have been charged in the incident. England's trial is scheduled to begin on January 18th.