Pentagon Won't Reopen Probe Into Media Abuse

[Robbien]

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The Pentagon has refused to reopen an investigation into allegations by three Iraqis working for Reuters that they were abused and mistreated by U.S. forces, saying it stood by an initial probe exonerating American troops.

Reuters says the investigation, during which none of the three was interviewed, was inadequate and should be reopened.

Lawrence Di Rita, special assistant to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, said Central Command and Pentagon lawyers had reviewed the military's initial investigation.

"The investigation was found to be sufficient, and no basis was found to reopen it," Di Rita said in a letter dated March 7 and received by Reuters this week.

"It is unfortunate that Reuters remains dissatisfied with the action taken in regard to the incident," Di Rita said.

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=7971904

[Barrett808]

1. "I reiterate my recommendation that you consider embedding your reporters"

Only that way will these unfortunate checkpoint incidents be reduced.

[Cocoa]

2. "It's unfortunate that Reuters remains unsatisfied...

because now we will have to 'accidentally' firebomb Reuters."

[unhappycamper]

3. and don't be taking any evening drives

[Moderator]

4. kick to combine

[cynatnite]

5. dupe n/t

[Nikepallas]

6. Not surprised. after all any media that doesn't report things the way

BUSHCO wants it reported are not "REAL" journalists. Hence their lives don't count.:grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: