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Prisoners' Video Testimony Next Up In Graner Trial


The prosecution's case against Specialist Charles Graner Jr., expected to conclude on Tuesday with videotaped testimony from two inmates at Abu Ghraib prison who were the alleged victims of mistreatment by Graner.

On Monday, testimony was heard from seven soldiers in the case. Many of those testifying were also implicated in the scandal and testified as part of their plea bargain agreements with prosecutors.

Key testimony was given by Private Ivan 'Chip' Frederick, a former staff sergeant. Frederick indicated that guards at Abu Ghraib received no training on how to handle prisoners and were directed by intelligence officers on how to question detainees. Frederick indicated the intelligence officers 'encouraged' soldiers to rough up detainees.

Testimony damaging to the defense was also given including information that Granger punched one prisoner so hard in the head he knocked him out cold. Another soldier testified that Granger had photographed naked detainees in simulated oral sex scenes and he was 'trying to get the job done, but he was also laughing and having a good time.'

The ten person all-male jury consists of four officers and six enlisted men. Seven of the ten must find Granger guilty in order for a conviction to be found. If found guilty, Granger faces up to 17 1/2 years in a military prison. Granger's defense is that he was just following orders.

Brad Kurtzberg



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