Army Court-Martial News: Abu Ghraib Officer Charged

In military justice news this Friday, charges were referred against the only commissioned officer to be charged to date in connection with prison operations at Abu Ghraib. Army reservist Lt. Col. Steven Lee Jordan will face "eight charges, including cruelty and maltreatment of prisoners," reported CNN.com (here). Military Distirct Washington, Maj. Gen. Guy C. Swann, appears to be the convening authority.