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Associated Press sues government over Guantanamo documents

Associated Press
Published April 20, 2005


NEW YORK - The Associated Press sued the Defense Department on Tuesday, seeking to force the government to release transcripts and other documents related to military hearings for Guantanamo Bay detainees.

In the lawsuit, the AP said the issue is "unquestionably of great interest to the public."

The lawsuit asked the court to order the government to turn over transcripts of all Guantanamo detainees' testimony, along with written statements by the detainees and any documents they have submitted.

[Last modified April 20, 2005, 02:56:36]


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