‘Democracy Now!’: Psychologist Accused of Torture in Guantanamo Interrogations
Amy Goodman reports on Dr. John Leso, a psychologist who allegedly participated in the torture (or "harsh interrogation," his defenders might say) of Guantanamo detainees and now faces trial in New York.Amy Goodman reports on Dr. John Leso, a psychologist who allegedly participated in the torture (or “harsh interrogation,” his defenders might say) of Guantanamo detainees and now faces trial in New York.
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