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Jury Finds US Military Contractor CACI Guilty Of Abu Ghraib Torture

Jury Finds US Military Contractor CACI Guilty Of Abu Ghraib Torture

The verdict marked the first time that any U.S. military contractor was held liable for torture during the "war on terrorism."
Kevin Gosztola Nov 12, 2024
Trump’s Return Poses Threat To Whistleblowers, Freedom of The Press

Trump’s Return Poses Threat To Whistleblowers, Freedom of The Press

Freedom of the press and freedom of speech for government employees is at risk, and President Biden and Democrats are partly responsible for what happens next.
Kevin Gosztola Nov 6, 2024
Palestinian-Owned Cafe Where I Spoke Was Attacked

Palestinian-Owned Cafe Where I Spoke Was Attacked

Kevin Gosztola Oct 26, 2024
After UK Police Raid, Journalist Asa Winstanley Focused On Stopping 'Digital Strip-Search' Of His Devices

After UK Police Raid, Journalist Asa Winstanley Focused On Stopping 'Digital Strip-Search' Of His Devices

Journalist Asa Winstanley is most concerned about stopping police from searching his devices for information that would put his sources at risk.
Kevin Gosztola Oct 23, 2024
'Slow Torture': Israel's Detention Of Palestinian Journalists

'Slow Torture': Israel's Detention Of Palestinian Journalists

"Journalists have endured a suffering that future generations will never forget," says Palestinian Journalists Syndicate President Nasser Abu Bakr
Kevin Gosztola Oct 17, 2024
Former Salvadoran Colonel Living In Safe Haven In US Faces Lawsuit For Killing Dutch Journalists

Former Salvadoran Colonel Living In Safe Haven In US Faces Lawsuit For Killing Dutch Journalists

Kevin Gosztola Oct 16, 2024
US Journalist Released From Israeli Detention, Barred From Leaving Country

US Journalist Released From Israeli Detention, Barred From Leaving Country

Police were allowed to keep reporter Jeremy Loffredo's phone and passport. He must stay in Israel until October 20.
Kevin Gosztola Oct 11, 2024

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