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Press
Releases
12/09/2007
AP statement
following Bilal Hussein's Dec. 9, 2007 court hearing in Baghdad
From Paul Colford, Director of Media Relations, The Associated
Press:
Bilal Hussein and his lawyers have finally had a chance to
learn about the allegations that the U.S. military has withheld
from them since they imprisoned Bilal 20 months ago. But,
they were not given a copy of the materials that were presented
today, and which they need to prepare a defense for Bilal.
We would hope that we have an opportunity to review the material.
There is still no formal charge against Bilal, and The Associated
Press continues to believe that Bilal Hussein was a photojournalist
working in a war zone and that claims that he is involved
with insurgent activities are false. Bilal continues to be
detained by the U.S. military.
Because the judge ordered that the proceedings today be kept
secret, we are restricted from saying anything further.
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For the latest news about Bilal Hussein, archived stories
and additional information, go to http://www.ap.org/bilalhussein/
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Paul Colford
Director of Media Relations
The Associated Press
450 W. 33rd St.
New York, NY 10001
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