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Service members charged in Article 32 hearing |
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Written by Bagram Media Center
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Tuesday, 02 December 2008 |
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BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – Day one of the Article 32 investigation into alleged detainee mistreatment concluded yesterday at Forward Operating Base Salerno.
Capt. Roger T. Hill and 1st Sgt. Tommy L. Scott, both of 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, have been formally charged with detainee mistreatment and dereliction of the duty to report detainee mistreatment.
The charges were filed as a result of an incident that occurred in eastern Afghanistan earlier this year.
Eighteen witnesses testified during yesterday’s proceedings.
Similar to the civilian criminal process, the service members are presumed innocent of all charges unless proven otherwise.
A press release will follow the conclusion of each day’s proceedings. For further information, please contact the CJTF-101 Public Affairs Office.
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