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Army Eyes Charges in Afghan Prison Deaths

NPR | By Jackie Northam

Published October 14, 2004 at 12:00 AM EDT

The Army says up to 28 U.S. soldiers may face criminal charges connected to the deaths of two prisoners at an U.S.-run prison in Afghanistan two years ago. The most serious potential charges cited include involuntary manslaughter and maiming. NPR's Jackie Northam reports.

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