US Soldier Apologizes for Role in Iraqi Abuse
27 September 2005
A U.S. soldier convicted of abusing Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison has apologized for her actions.
Army Private Lynndie England spoke to the military court in Fort Hood, Texas, one day after being found guilty of maltreating detainees, committing an indecent act, and conspiracy.
She faces up to 10 years in prison.
England accused her boyfriend at the time, then-Specialist Charles Graner, of being the ringleader of the abuse. She said she was used by Graner, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence.
England became a central figure in the scandal after the discovery of photographs showing her and other soldiers humiliating prisoners. She is seen grinning, and in one picture, holding a leash around the neck of a naked prisoner.
Earlier this year, England pleaded guilty to abuse charges in a deal with prosecutors, which was later rejected by a judge.
Some information for this story provided by AP and Reuters.
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