FBI Records: Reprocessed Documents
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DETAINEES-1153B - 1154B E-mails forwarded from TJ Harrington to Valerie E. Caproni (original e-mail to Gary Bald, Frankie Battle, M. Chris Briese, TJ Harrington, and [Redacted]);re: BOC E-mail, Priority, Jan 24, 2004, Lueckenhoff, Allegations regarding Abu Ghrayb Prison 05/11/04 - 05/14/05 Abu Ghraib Same document as DETAINEES- 1153 -1154 with the name Edward Lueckenhoff unredacted. Also unredacted: "Other than routine interrogation techniques such as sleep deprivation, payops, etc, I was not aware of nor did I observe any of the unacceptable treatment of prisoners depicted by the media. . . [O]ur access to detainees at the prison is a central part of our mission and very important to our ability to get the job done. Therefore, the allegations contained in the attached e-mail, if true, or even if not true but heavily publicized, could make life difficult for us...CID should handle it without our assistance. I will maintain this position unless instructed otherwise by FBIHQ. First, the matter truly is outside our mission and would squander resources. Second, we need to maintian good will and relations with those operating the prison. Our involvement in the investigation of the alleged abuse might harm our liason. Ed Lueckenhoff."
DETAINEES-1162B Memorandum to Valerie Caproni (Office of General Counsel), Stephen Tidwell, Janice Fedarcyk, Brenton Mosher, Warren Bamford, [redacted] attaching on-site behavioral assessment of interview process at Guantanamo, May 2002. 06/18/02 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES-1162 with the names Kenneth Sensor, Thomas P. Lewis II, Andrew G. Arena, Hector Pasquera, and Cassandra M. Chandler unredacted.
DETAINEES-1169B - 1170B On-Site Assesment of Guantanamo by BAU   Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES-1169-1170 with an unredacted summary of contacts made by BAU team during 05/23/02 on-site review of Guantanamo.
DETAINEES-1181B Memorandum from Inspection [Redacted] to Counterterrorism Division attn: TJ Harrington, Valerie Caproni, and [Redacted]; re: activities of FBI personnel at Abu Ghraib during Oct 2003 - Dec 2003 05/19/04 Abu Ghraib Same document as DETAINEES-1181 with the following unredacted: "With regard to the FBI personnel's understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Department of Justice authorization for the permitted use of certain interrogation techniques, the majority of those interviewed advised they had no reason to become familiar with DoD's interrogation techniques as the interviews conducted by the FBI comported with FBI policies and procedures, other than not utilizing Miranda warnings. LS [Redacted] San Francisco Division advised she observed a military or DoD list of what was allowed during interrogations posted on the wall of one of the offices at AGP. LS [Redacted] recalled that the list contained nine of ten bullets of information regarding interrogation techniques, but did not recall any other specifics regarding the list."
DETAINEES-1194B E-mails including e-mail from [Redacted] to [Redacted]; re: Ft. Bragg Training 09/09/02   Same document as DETAINEES-1194 with the following unredacted: "I just received this. LTC [Redacted] directed his guys to try and get us slots for this course and apparently they were successful. I know that CITFHQ is cool on this course, maybe we can identify someone else to fill the seats since they already got them for us. I made some inquires at DoDPI and they might be interested in filling a slot or two if we aren't." Also unredacted: "...Airborne Inn at DSN [Redacted] for a nonavailablity code and contact SPC [Redacted] at JTF [Redacted] or Ms [Redacted] at DSN for a list of local hotels. An e-copy of the training POI is attached."
DETAINEES- 1195B Email from [Redacted] to BAU/CASMIRC; re: GTMO Gazette 2nd Edition 9/22/2002 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES-1195 with the following unredacted: "Every day is extremely similar as you do the same things with the same people at the same times. Times is spent observing interviews at Delta (as early as 6:00 a.m.) and providing input, if requested. The process is something to experience. We have had one 'formal' consultation with a DHS interrogator where we reviewed a file and discussed specific observations/suggestions. Essentially, you are always on duty and people ask you questions or just want to talk about a detainee interview at all times of the day or night. We continue to meet with the military personnel tasked with scheduling issues which is quite an ordeal considering space management, linquists, etc. We also had a long conversation with an Army SSgt who is in charge of MP Intelligence lisaon."
DETAINEES- 1198B E-mail from [Redacted] to [Redacted]; re: Storm Update 9/27/2002 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES 1198 with the following unredacted: "We were back at Delta this morning (Friday) at the request of a St. Louis agent who has recently gotten some excellent results. It was the only ongoing interview as the JTTF is being put back together and all other interviews were backed up until tomorrow (Saturday). While at Delta this morning, had a call to return to the CP immediately. FBIHQ (SSA [Redacted] etc) had issues regarding # [Redacted] surprise, surprise. STU conversation for about 30 minutes and I'm sure that there will be more to follow. At present, we have been requested to return to the Brig tonight at 9:00 p.m. for more fun and games."
DETAINEES- 1199B E-mail from [Redacted] to [Redacted]; re: Update 9/30/2002 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEE 1199 with the following unredacted: "…to us as the DHS wanted us to be a part of one of the interrogation teams. [Redacted] said as long as there was no 'torture' involved that we were within our guidelines. He actually encouraged us to be a part of this as we would be able to provide FBIHQ with 'updates' of what was happening."
DETAINEES- 1202B E-mail from [Redacted] to BAU/CASMIRC; re: GTMO Update 10/1/2002 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES 1202 with the following unredacted: "Our workload has become a little too over-weighted with the DHS group. We had a couple of successes with that bunch and I think that they are our friends for life. There is obvious friction between the BSC team (DoD Behavioral Science) and the DHS interrogators which makes our presence a little uncomfortable at times."
DETAINEES- 1205B E-mail from [Redacted] to [Redacted]; re: Camp Delta Update 10/4/2002 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 1205 with the following unredacted: "Due to the recent weather, Camp III's new completion date is 10/18/2002. Therefore, the next 'Air Flow,' ie -new detainees being brought to GTMO from Afghanistan, is now projected for sometime within the 11/02- 10/2002 time frame. There will be between 20 and 34 new detainees on the flight. We strongly suggested total isolation for as long as possible for these individuals to keep them away from the 'veterans' until all available information is obtained from them."
DETAINEES- 1211B, 1213B - 1214B E-mails between Marion Bowman, Frank Battle, Stephen Wiley, and [Redacted]; re: GITMO 11/15/02 - 11/18/02 Guantanamo Same documents as DETAINEES- 1211, 1213-1214 with the name Stephen Wiley unredacted.
DETAINEES- 1215B E-mail from [Redacted] to Stephen Wiley; re: GTMO Interviews 11/19/2002 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 11215 with the name Stephen Wiley unredacted.
DETAINEES- 1225B E-mail from Stephen Wiley to [Redacted]; re: Fwd GTMO Trip 11/27/2002 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 1225 with the following unredacted: "…for I sthis [sic] still an issue with the TF?" Also unredacted: "Steve, SSA [Redacted] GTMO Task Force, FBIHQ called earlier about the plans for a trip to GTMO next week. [Redacted] is still planning to leave on 12/5, returning 12/6. Andy Arena has a conflict and will not be going. [Redacted] briefed me on the meeting he had with you on this issue. I agree that there should be a higher rank HQ person representing FBI issues with the general. The issues are not just CIRG/NCAVC issues. It seems we need a decision from HQ rather than [Redacted] or I reiterating the NCAVC opinion yet again, to the General or his staff at GTMO. (If you decide one of us needs to go with [Redacted] I'll volunteer since [Redacted] made the last trip there.)" Also redacted from forwarded e-mail: "If Arena is going, one of you should also go. You can discuss your thoughts with him on the way down. I suggest that you ensure an appointment has been made with the General. I have previously e-mailed Andy to this effect. srw." Also redacted from forwarded e-mail: "[Redacted] and I are interested in your thoughts about one or both of us making the trip to GTMO. At this point we do not know the agenda concerning this trip."
DETAINEES- 1226B E-mail from [Redacted] to [Redacted]; re: Briefing Notes for the General Miller 12/2/2002 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 1226 with the following unredacted: "We learned that neither Andy Arena nor the Miami ASAC will be coming to GTMO. Instead, only SSA [Redacted] will be coming from FBIHQ. Apparently, FBIHQ is scaling down their presence for the General, so we on the ground (me, [Redacted], and [Redacted]) have redesigned our approach and are preparing to meet with the General in a couple days. Attached are some write-ups prepared by us at the direction of [Redacted]. Although we think it not prudent to dwell on lcol [sic?] [Redacted's] style and actions, we belive [sic] we [sic] that before the General can fully apprecuate [sic] what the fFBI [sic] has to offer, he must first understand what has transpired. After all, it could easily happen again."
DETAINEES- 1232B E-mail from FBI, Guantanamo Bay to Major General Miller; re: [Redacted]   Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 1232 with the name Major General Miller unredacted.
DETAINEES- 1241B E-mail from [Redacted] to [Redacted]; re: Rewards Program at GTMO 12/9/2002 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 1241 with the following unredacted: "Attached is a document that descrifbes [sic] in detail the recently enacted GTMO rewards program. I think it is a positive step in the management of detainees, but in terms of inspiring them to cooperate, it falls well short of the major incentives we have spoken about such as lenient sentances, the opportunity to be repatriated, etc."
DETAINEES- 1250B, 1256B E-mail forwarded from [Redacted] to Frank Battle; re: GTMO matters 12/16/02 - 12/17/02 Guantanamo Same documents as DETANEES- 1250 and 1256 with the following unredacted: "…stuck on interview tactics miltary vs law enforcement." Also unredacted: "Attached is a response drafted by [Redacted] and I regarding an attempt by LTC [Redacted]' s replacement to establish the SERE model of interrogation as policy here."
DETAINEES- 1261B - 1267B Memorandum and attachments from FBI CIRG Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) to Counterterrorism, Attention [Redacted] and Senior Counsel for National Security Affairs; SAC Hector M. Pesquera; [Redacted] Re: GTMO-INTEL GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA 00: MIAMI MAJOR CASE 188. Case ID: 256A-MM-C99102 5/30/2003 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 1261 - 1267 with large portions now unredacted. Document describes rift between FBI and DOD; FBI concerns about DOD methods; acceptance by Miller of aggressive interrogation methods; confusion by DOD of FBI position re aggressive interrogation.
DETAINEES- 1329B - 1333B Introduction to Islam     Same document as DETAINEES- 1329 - 1333 with the entirety of the text unredacted. Document discusses Islam with apparent intent of helping interrogators persuade prisoners to cooperate: "This may be a useful analogy to employ when confronted with a detainee who refuses to answer questions that might hurt his brothers on religious grounds. eg.; You need to cooperate to help yourself. As long as you don't desire to hurt your friends and you tell us only the minimum neccessary to get you back home to your family, it is the right thing to do." Also unredacted: "These detainees should be reminded that the test Allah gives them in this life is very difficult and thus interview/interrogation process is part of that test."
DETAINEES- 1347B - 1349B E-mail from [Redacted] to John Pist, Kenneth Wainstein, Larry Medford, Pasquale, [Redacted]; re: Debriefing of [Redacted] 1/8/2003   Same document as DETAINEES- 1347 - 1349 with the name Kenneth Wainstein unredacted.
DETAINEES- 1363B, 1365B, 1366B Draft memorandum re: FBI legal and interrogation issues of detainees in Guantanamo, Iraq and Afghanistan     Same document as DETAINEES- 1363, 1365, 1366 with certain exemptions removed.
DETAINEES- 1368B E-mails between Valerie E. Caproni and [Redacted]; re: interrogation 5/12/2004 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 1368 with the name John F. Curran unredacted.
DETAINEES- 1369B E-mails between TJ Harrington, Frankie Battle, and [Redacted]; re: pls confirm 5/10/2004 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 1369 with the name John F. Curran unredacted.
DETAINEES- 1371B E-mails between M. C. Briese, Chris Swecker, Edward Lueckenhoff, Frankie Battle, Gary M. Bald, TJ Harrington, Valerie E. Caproni, and [Redacted]; re: Abuse at Abu G 4/30/04, 5/13/04 Abu Ghraib Same document as DETAINEES- 1371 with the names M. C. Briese and Edward H. Lueckenhoff unredacted.
DETAINEES- 1373B E-mail from TJ Harrington to Valerie E. Caproni, Gary M. Bald, John S. Pistole; re: Instructions to GTMO interrogators 5/10/2004 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 1373 with the name Arthur M. Cummings unredacted.
DETAINEES- 1377B Note from US DOJ Office of General Counsel to Valerie 6/10/2004   Same document as DETAINEES- 1377 with the name Valerie unredacted. Also unredacted: "6/10/04" and "Attached are [Redacted]."
DETAINEES- 1492B E-mails between Valerie E. Caproni and Marion E. Bowman; re: Torture allegations 5/12/2004 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 1492 with the following unredacted: "I don't know him and don't know how receptive he will be, but I will try him in the morning." Also unredacted: "The GTMO guidance has been abandoned in GTMO?"
DETAINEES- 1532B E-mails between Valerie E. Caproni, J. Stpehen Tidwell, Marion E. Bowman, and Janice K. Fedarcyk; re: FW 7/01/04 - 7/02/04 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 1532 with the following unredacted: "who had been duct taped."
DETAINEES- 1625B Letter to [Redacted] from Valerie Caproni, General Counsel; re: suspected mistreatment of detainees [Redacted]   Same document as DETAINEES- 1625 with certain exemption removed.
DETAINEES- 1628B Letter to [Redacted] from Valerie Caproni, General Counsel; re: suspected mistreatment of detainees [Redacted]   Same document as DETAINEES- 1628 with certain exemptions removed.
DETAINEES- 1674B Draft Document re: Guantanamo, Iraq, and Afghanistan   Afghanistan, Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 1674 with certain exemptions removed.
DETAINEES- 1757B E-mail from Patrick Kelly to Valerie Caproni, John Curran, Marion Bowman, Anne Gulyassy, Bruce Gebhardt, and [Redacted]; re: Memo re transfer of GTMO detainees with habeas corpus proceedings pending 7/29/2004 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 1757 with the names Cindy Harden (illegible) and James A. McAtamney unredacted. Also unredacted: illegible phone number.
DETAINEES- 1782B E-mails between Laura M. Laughlin, Thomas G. Kinnally, Kathleen E. Kennedy, Joseph R. Lewis, Chris Swecker, Valerie E. Caproni, and [Redacted]; re: Potential New Iraq Police Corruption Case 5/21/04, 5/24/04 Iraq Same document as DETAINEES- 1782 with the name Laura unredacted.
DETAINEES- 2138B - 2144B Title Redacted     Same document as DETAINEES- 2138 - 2144 with certain exemptions removed and added.
DETAINEES- 2243B - 2247B Memorandum from FBI Counterterrorism to Criminal Investigation, Counterterrorism; re: Impersonation Matter 8/5/2004   Same document as DETAINEES- 2243 - 2247 with certain exemptions removed. Also unredacted: "CTD/ITOS1/CONUS 2, Room 5425."
DETAINEES- 2273B - 2277B Table with Case Title and Summary of Facts   Iraq, Afghanistan Same document as DETAINEES- 2273, 2277 with certain exemptions removed.
DETAINEES- 2293B - 2294B E-mails between Charles J. Cunningham and [Redacted]; re: Iraq 8/5/04 - 9/22/04 Iraq Same document as DETAINEES- 2293 - 2294 with the name Charles J. Cunningham unredacted.
DETAINEES- 2311B Note: Deputy Director's Sensitive Cases, Violent Crime Section, Central Region; re: Violent Crime Investigations in Iraq/Afghanistan 9/1/2004 Iraq, Afghanistan Same document as DETAINEES- 2311 with certain exemptions removed.
DETAINEES- 2330B E-mail from [Redacted] to [Redacted]; re: SA [Redacted] 8/24/2004 Iraq Same document as DETAINEES- 2330 with certain exemptions added.
DETAINEES- 2333B - 2340B E-mails between [Redacted], Toni M. Fogle, and [Redacted]; re: New OPR Matter 8/24/04 - 8/27/04   Same document as DETAINEES- 2333 - 2340 with the following unredacted: "FYI, I just received a call from [Redacted]. I told him to document everything and provide as much specific information as possible. He indicated he will do so, and FedEx is [sic] to us, probably this week." Certain exemptions are also added and removed.
DETAINEES- 2341B - 2342B Transcript and list of documents related to investigation 9/7/2004   Same document as DETAINEES- 2341 - 2342 with certain exemptions added.
DETAINEES- 2412B Memorandum from CIRG to Director's Office, Counterterrorism; National Security; Miami; Training; re: GTMO Intel Major Case 188. : 6/18/2002 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 2412 with the name Andrew G. Arena unredacted.
DETAINEES- 2561B GITMO Issues for SAC Wiley   Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 2561 with the following unredacted: "the use of duct tape on an individual's mouth."
DETAINEES- 2600B E-mail from [Redacted] to [Redacted]; re: GTMO 7/31/?? Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 2600 with the following unredacted: "Last evening I went to observe an interview of [Redacted] with [Redacted]. The adjoining room, observable from the monitoring booth, was occupied by 2 DHS investigators showing a detainee homosexual porn movies and using a strobe light in the room. We moved our interview to a different room! We've heard that DHS interrogators routinely identify themselves as FBI Agents and then interrogate a detainee for 16 - 18 hours using tactics as described above and others (wrapping in Israeli flag, constant loud music, cranking the A/C down, etc.). The next time a real Agent tries to talk to that guy, you can imagine the result."
DEATINEES- 2611B 2616B Memorandum from [Redacted], Military Liaison and Detainee Unit to Counterterrorism; re: the alleged impersonation of FBI Agents at Guantanamo. 5/18/2004 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 2611 - 2616 with the following unredacted: "To document information concerning the impersonation by DOD interrogators at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba who represented themselves as officials of the FBI in conjunction with interrogation techniques not endorsed by the FBI." The name David Nahmias is unredacted. Also unredacted: "Special Projects repeates its pattern techniques on various detainees, however at this time it is not known if DIA personnel have utilized the technique of impersonating an FBI agent on other detainees. DIA has never advised the FBI that they were impersonating an FBI agent as part of their interrogation plan with [Redacted]. On-Scene Commander at GTMO, SSA [Redacted] was made aware of this situation and was requested to address the FBI's concerns with General Miller who is in charge of JTF-GTMO. Certain exemptions were removed.
DETAINEES- 2619B E-mail from Valerie E. Caproni to Frankie Battle, Marion E. Bowman, and [Redacted]; re: 5/50/03 [sic] EC re: GTMO 5/22/2004 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 2619 with the following unredacted: "The 5/30 EC says on p. 5 that "[t]here are several examples in which DHS personnel have awaited the departure of an FBI supervisor before embarking on aggressive, unilateral interrogation plans which they knew would not have been endorsed by the FBI." Also unredacted: "Colonel [Redacted] Brib Charlie..." illegible.
DETAINEES- 2715B - 2717B E-mails between [Redacted] and [Redacted]; re: Detainee Abuse claims 5/5/2004 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 2715 - 2717 with the following unredacted: "I know these techniques were approved at high levels w/in DoD and used on [Redacted] and [Redacted]. Additionally, DoD portrayed themselves as FBI agents in the same time frame these 'interrogation techniques' were employed on at least [Redacted]...DoD techniques...to these DoD 'interrogation techniques'...The EC regarding [Redacted] has not been uploaded and I provided AGC [Redacted] with another copy of it when I left GTMO on March 30, 2004 so it could go thru [sic] the OGC chain." Also unredacted: "As it related to [Redacted] and [Redacted] the techniques employed against them in the interrogation process were, based on numerous inquiries I made, in addition to my personal review of the DOD interrogation plans, approved by the Deputy Secretary of Defense." Certain exemptions were removed.
DETAINEES- 2733B E-mail from [Redacted] to Lamefford and [Redacted]; re: BAU Workshop- Inerviewing Extremists 10/30/2003   Same document as DETAINEES- 2733 with the name Lamefford unredacted.
DETAINEES- 2776B E-mail from [Redacted] to [Redacted]; re: GTMO 7/31/?? Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 2776 with the following unredacted: "Last evening I went to observe an interview of [Redacted] with [Redacted]. The adjoining room, observable from the monitoring booth, was occupied by 2 DHS investigators showing a detainee homosexual porn movies and using a strobe light in the room. We moved our interview to a different room! We've heard that DHS interrogators routinely identify themselves as FBI Agents and then interrogate a detainee for 16 - 18 hours using tactics as described above and others (wrapping in Israeli flag, constant loud music, cranking the A/C down, etc.). The next time a real Agent tries to talk to that guy, you can imagine the result."
DETAINEES- 2799B, 2802B, 2804B Memorandum to Counterterrorism; re: (U) 315N-HQ-C1406946, Military Liason and Detainees 11/25/2003 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 2799, 2802, 2804 with the following unredacted: "Document information concerning impersonation by DOD interrogators at Guantanamo respresenting themselves to be officials of the FBI and U.S. State Department." Certain exemptions removed.
DETAINEES- 2859B E-mail from [Redacted] to [Redacted]; re: GTMO matters 12/16/2002 Guantanamo Same document as DETAINEES- 2859 with the following unredacted: "…after Lt. Col. [Redacted] once again said in a meeting attended by the General that the law enforcement component was on board with the military interview tactics."
DETAINEES- 3000B - 3001B Memorandum (from CIRG/BAU) concerning reqeusted attempts to re-establish rapport with a detainee     Same document as DETAINEES- 3000 - 3001 with certain exemptions removed.
DETAINEES- 3063B Handwritten notes (from CIRG/BAU) concerning the behavioral analysis of a detainee     Same document at DETAINEES- 3063 with the name Dave Nomius (illegible) unredacted.
DETAINEES- 3102B E-mails between Valerie E. Caproni and [Redacted]; re: follow up 6/17/04 - 6/20/04   Same document as DETAINEES- 3102 with certain exemptions removed.