U.S. to release photographer held for 2 years

[unhappycamper]

U.S. to release photographer held for 2 years
By Robert H. Reid - The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Apr 14, 2008 20:50:41 EDT

BAGHDAD — The U.S. military said Monday it will release Associated Press photographer Bilal Hussein, more than two years after he was detained by U.S. Marines on suspicions of links to insurgents. The military said it has determined Hussein is not a threat and plans to free him Wednesday.

In the past week, Iraqi judicial committees dismissed all allegations against Hussein and ordered his release.

Hussein has been in custody since April 12, 2006. The AP and Hussein denied any improper contacts and said he was only doing his job as a journalist working in a war zone.

AP President Tom Curley expressed relief.

“In time, we will celebrate Bilal’s release. For now, we want him safe and united with his family. While we may never see eye to eye with the U.S. military over this case, it is time for all of us to move on,” said Curley.


Rest of article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/04/ap_detainedphotographer_041408/

[ChairmanAgnostic]

1. bas

tards.
or turds. your choice.

Our government is run by a criminal class.