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Probe Begins Into Whether CIA Abused Detainees

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 08/25/2009 - 7:15am

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced Monday that he appointed a veteran prosecutor to lead a review into possible abuse of detainees by the CIA.

Assistant U.S. Attorney John Durham will determine if any CIA officers or contractors should face criminal charges.

Holder said he realized that his decision would be controversial, and he was right.



 

Craigslist Files Suit Against S.C. Attorney General

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 05/21/2009 - 7:26am

Craiglist is striking back against growing pressure to remove ads on its site that were linked to prostitution.

The free online classified company has filed a lawsuit against South Carolina's Attorney General. It's a defensive move, aimed at stopping the state from following through on threats to file criminal charges against Craigslist executives, if an ad on their site leads to a prostitution case in the state.