Army Drops Case Vs. Chaplain ; Cites National Security Worries
The Washington Times › March 22, 2004
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The Army yesterday dropped charges against Capt. James Yee of mishandling classified documents at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and will allow the Muslim chaplain to return to his duty station without undergoing interrogations and a polygraph test.
Maj. Gen. Geoffrey D. Miller, commander of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, dismissed the charges against Capt. Yee, who initially was accused of spying while tending to the religious needs of Taliban and al Qaeda detainees, citing concern over "national security" if the case proceeded.See the full content of this document
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Army Drops Case Vs. Chaplain ; Cites National Security Worries
"Although Miller considered Yee's offer to undergo a debriefing in exchange for the government dropping the charges, granting him immunity and supporting his resignation, relevant law enforcement agencies could not support Yee's request for...
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