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Abu Ghraib Whistleblower Goes Into Hiding Due to Death Threats

HeadlineAug 18, 2004

The Army whistleblower who first revealed the abuses at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq is now living in protective military custody because of death threats. The family of specialist Joseph Darby said he and his wife were forced to flee their home weeks ago because of the threats. Seven members of Darby’s Military Police Company have been charged with abusing detainees at the prison.

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