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Lone Accused Officer Cleared of Abu Ghraib Abuse

HeadlineAug 29, 2007

A military jury has exonerated the only officer facing trial for abusing detainees at Abu Ghraib. On Tuesday, Lt. Col. Steven Jordan was cleared of allegations he personally abused prisoners and trained other soldiers convicted of mistreatment. The verdict means that no officer will serve prison time over the Abu Ghraib scandal.

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