These are emails between Navy NCIS and Army CID investigators concerning a Navy Military Working Dog (MWD) handler assigned to Abu Ghraib prison. The CID investigator is advising that NCIS contact HQ and interview the MWD handler because he gave the Taguba inquiry a statement on the events that occurred at Abu Ghraib, but he himself was not suspected or implicated in any inappropriate or abusive conduct at Abu Ghraib prison. There is also an unrelated email concerning a report being sent to the White House and includes the death of a Jihadist fighter wounded in battle; attempted escape by jumping out a window; and who died of apparent head injuries. There is no foul play or abuse suspected in that matter.
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From:TwifirMngraff/MMPRIMMI@belvoir.army.mil]
Sent:TThursday, May 13, 2004 12:08 PM
To:TINIMMINRE-mail)
Cc:T11111111.11111111 .CID' (E-mail)
Subject:TFW: Request bynallillis COMNAVEUR, USN MA's Dog Handlers, Abu Gha rib abuse
investigation
Importance: High
Gentlemen,
This morning NCIS contacted the HQ and asked that they be permitted access to information on interviews of USN personnel who may have been part of the Abu G Prison Investigation_ They have a list (see below) of some sailors they know were interviewed, what is not clear is who interviewed these folks (might have been us, might have been MG TAGUBA's team or others). Request your office review the ROI for indications CID interviewed any USN personnel, but with specific regard to the names listed below and provide copies of either their statements or narrative summaries of their interviews to this HQ, for distribution to NCIS.
USN interest is in ensuring their folks are working inbounds and there are no potential misconduct issues Sec Nav
should be aware of.
I know there is plenty on your plate, but a quick turn around would be appreciated. A copy of the NCIS request is
attached below.
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703.806.0299 Wk
703.806.0307 FaX
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Agen11111.per our phone conversation, these are the names that have been provided to me:
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If any other Navy members have been identified or interviewed it would be a good idea for me to get copies of their results of interviews or statements also. But the above have been specifically mentioned.
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From: 01111111111111111,
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2004 7:47 AM
To:
Subject: FW: USN MWD Handler at Abu Ghraib prison
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From:.IIIONNOMMOD
Sent:.Friday, Ma 14 2004 7:13 AM
To:
Cc:.111.111.1.
Subject:.USN MWD Handler at Abu Ghraib prison
NAVSTA Rota Commanding Officer reported a military working dog handler from his Security Department is TDY to Iraq. Apparently, the handler works at Abu Ghraib prison and although he was not implicated in the abuses which apparently took place there, provided a statement to Army CID. If you possess a copy of the statement, can you forward it to us for Command apprisal? MWD handler is:
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Supervisory Special Agent Naval Criminal Investigative Service Rota, Spain DSN: 727-2902/3 TEL: 34-95-682-2902/3 CEL: 34-646-95-9835 FAX: 727-2276
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Sent:TFriday, May 14, 2004 2:08 PM
To:T111111.11(E-mail)
Subject: FW: Request by111111111111D COMNAVEUR, USN MA's Dog Handlers, Abu Gha rib abuse
investigation
Just faxed you six pages.... my folks tell me that is all we have.
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)Original Message From: ID [mailto:1111110¦111Pus.army.mil ] Sent: Friday, Ma 14, 2004 10:33 AM To: Subject: RE: equest byT COMNAVEUR, USN MA's Dog Handlers, Abu Gha rib abuse investigation
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Sent: 5/14/04 3:53 AM Subject: RE: Request by 1/11111111,COMNAVEUR, USN MA's Dog Handlers, Abu Gha rib abuse investigation
I do not have a complete copy of 15-6, but 111.1does. Pls, go direct withTfor assistance. 11, DODDON 000226
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