U.S. to Look at 2 Detainee Deaths, Drops Wider Inquiry
By ERIC LICHTBLAU
The Justice Department announced Thursday that it is opening a full criminal investigation into the deaths of two detainees who died in American custody.
The Justice Department announced Thursday that it is opening a full criminal investigation into the deaths of two detainees who died in American custody.
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