The Pentagon has now admitted that at least 25 Iraqi and Afghan prisoners have died while in U.S. custody over the past 18 months. The total includes two Iraqis who have been murdered by Americans. The Pentagon said they have carried out 35 investigations of possible prisoner abuse. About half of the deaths are believed to have been caused by natural causes.
Pentagon: 25 Prisoners Have Died In U.S. Custody
HeadlineMay 05, 2004