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Law Practice

Jul. 19, 2008

Ashcroft Admits Problems in Legal Work on Torture Memos

Former Attorney General John Ashcroft admitted at a congressional hearing Thursday that the Justice Department under his leadership issued flawed legal advice giving the green light to enhanced interrogation procedures.

By Lawrence Hurley
Daily Journal Staff Writer
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      WASHINGTON - Former Attorney General John Ashcroft admitted at a congressional hearing Thursday that the Justice Department under his leadership issued flawed legal advice giving the green light to enhanced interrogation procedures.
      Ashcroft later authorized the withdrawal of two opinions that wer...

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