US military removes Abu Ghraib figure from command

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http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N12272381.htm

WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - The former U.S. military intelligence chief at Abu Ghraib prison has been removed from his command as part of a punishment that also included a fine and reprimand, the Army said on Thursday.

Army Col. Thomas Pappas became the second senior officer relieved of command over the physical abuse and sexual humiliation of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib.

After an administrative disciplinary hearing on Monday, Gen. B.B. Bell, the commander of the U.S. Army in Europe, relieved Pappas of his command of the 205th Military Intelligence Brigade, Army officials in Germany announced.

The Army said on Wednesday Pappas was fined $8,000 and given a letter of reprimand for two instances of dereliction of duty at Abu Ghraib in late 2003 and early 2004.

[Hobarticus]

1. "Removed from command"...

How about tossed outside the Green Zone for a day, as punishment?

[malmapus]

2. Maybe even have them spent the night in Falluja, along with the

administration that put our military in that country. Would love to see Bush without his smirk cowering in the corner of some bombed out building, wondering if he'll make it through the night.

[UpInArms]

3. why don't they put his wrists in those

ziplock handcuffs and suspend him in a stress position for a couple days? :sarcasm:

I guess a slap on his peepee is supposed to suffice.

[jobycom]

4. Choose his next job. Will it be A) FOX News analyst B) consultant

for Halliburton, or C)target practice for black ops?

Depends on how many secrets he can keep.

[oasis]

5. Abu Ghraib will forever be a stain upon the Bushistas. The corporate media

can only help Bush within the limitations of current news.

[thecrow]

6. Damn! I thought this meant Rum$feld had to resign!

One can hope....?