Torture Accountability

I am encouraged by this.  The only thing the judge disallowed was the Fifth amendment claims - because Padilla does not allege that he made any incriminating statements that were used against him in a criminal case.  He denied Yoo's motion to dismiss on all other counts.

Court Allows Padilla Suit Against Yoo To Proceed

http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/06/14/court-allows-padilla-suit-against-yoo-to-proceed/

Padilla v. Yoo

http://static1.firedoglake.com/28/files//2009/06/padillayooorder6-12-09.pdf

Dear Lips,

                   Your comment is appreciated! WE need all the encouragement that we can get. This will be an uphill battle. I personally encourage a national Whistle Blowers at the Top amnesty to start unraveling the gordian knot of involvements.