Doctor says man who confessed plot to kill Bush was tortured by Saudis

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http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N18109783.htm

Doctor says US Qaeda suspect whipped by Saudis

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. citizen charged with plotting to kill President George W. Bush was whipped and forced to stand with his handcuffed hands attached to a chain that was suspended from the ceiling while he was in Saudi custody, a doctor said on Tuesday.

The physician was testifying in a hearing to determine whether a confession signed by Ahmed Abu Ali in Saudi Arabia should be used at trial in federal court or whether it should be thrown out because it was obtained by coercion.

Allen Keller, a doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of torture victims, said Abu Ali told him that while in Saudi Arabian custody for 20 months he was whipped, beaten and forced to stand for hours with his handcuffed hands over his head attached to a chain suspended from the ceiling.

"In my opinion, Mr. Abu Ali was subjected to torture, and in fact to several forms of torture," Keller said. He based his comments on an 8-hour exam of Abu Ali conducted in April.

[ck4829]

1. Uh Oh.

I wonder if these Saudis had higher orders.

[FreedomAngel82]

2. Remember the close relationship

Bandar Bush and everything. And don't forget torture flights. Where did those come from? Maybe they're connected. :shrug:

[hang a left]

3. Did Judy Miller watch?

Oh, probably not, wrong country.

[zbdent]

4. Damn, that's one tough frat to get into!

:sarcasm:

[Roland99]

5. I am Jack's complete lack of surprise

[rucky]

6. Bush and Bandar sitting in a tree...