Intelligence Group: US Interrogation Techniques Based on Nothing According to a new report from the Intelligence Science Board, an intelligence advisory group, there “is almost no scientific evidence to back up the U.S. intelligence community’s use of controversial interrogation techniques in the fight against terrorism, and experts believe some painful and coercive approaches could hinder the ability to get good information.” The report added that “that no significant scientific research has been conducted in more than four decades about the effectiveness of many techniques the U.S. military and intelligence groups use regularly,” and that this lack of research may be partially responsible for the abuses reported in American-run detention facilities. (The Washington Post)Scenes from a Jury Selection Jury selection began yesterday in the Scooter Libby trial, with “[Libby’s] lawyers trying to eliminate as jurors anyone who might have strongly negative feelings about the Bush administration in general and Vice President Dick Cheney in particular.” The presiding judge hopes to have a fair and balanced jury ready to hear opening statements by Monday. (The New York Times)
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