The Peanut Gallery
Many government officials may find themselves between a rock and a hard place- or behind bars. According to an off-the-record source, a Saudi Arabian citizen is suing 11 government agents, including CIA director Leon Panetta and President Obama, for unlawful rendition and torture in Afghanistan.
The plaintiff claims he was held in prison for two years and coerced into a confession leading to a conviction of terrorism. In response, the US government will likely invoke the State Secret Privilege, a measure that would effectively kill the case by citing the release of evidence as an issue of national security.
In the past, the court has ruled in favor of the US government. Our sources predict that the trial will take place despite past precedent.
In the past, the court has ruled in favor of the US government. Our sources predict that the trial will take place despite past precedent.
According to an off-the-record source, a Saudi Arabian man convicted of terrorism is suing President Obama and 11 other government officials for unlawful rendition and torture in Afghanistan.
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