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Guantanamo prisoner’s cooperation hurts him at trial

Jul 26th, 2008 | By David Harper | Category: United States

Lawyers for Salim Hamdan, who was formerly Osama bin Laden’s driver, say he has been interrogated by more than 40 US agents, and argue all his statements were tainted by coercive tactics, including sleep deprivation and solitary confinement. Hamdan faces a maximum life sentence if convicted of conspiracy and supporting terrorism.