Guilty Verdict at Abu Ghraib Dog Handler Trial

A military jury today found SSgt Michael Smith guilty of six out of 12 counts: two counts of maltreatment, one count of conspiracy to make detainees urinate and defecate on themselves, dereliction of duty, assault and an indecent act. Full information is at the Human Rights First Trial Blog.

Sentencing to follow.

This is an important act of accountability in the grim chapter of US detention practices at Abu Ghraib. Let’s hope it is not the last.