Top US military court to hear Abu Ghraib appeals

The U.S. military's highest
court is set to hear appeals next month of two cases
stemming from the abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison
in Iraq, AP reported.
On Oct. 8, Pvt. Michael Smith will challenge his
conviction for having his dog bark and lunge at detainees
for fun.
Six days later, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed
Forces will hear Pvt. Sabrina Harman's appeal. Her offenses
include participating in a photographed incident in which a
hooded detainee stood on a box while holding wires that he
was told would electrocute him if he fell.
These are the first Abu Ghraib appeals to be granted
hearings before the top military court.
The hearings in Washington are open to the public.
-- SPA