Abu Ghraib | Prison 18

In the aftermath of the scandal, the US military took swift action to address the allegations. Several soldiers were arrested, charged, and convicted of crimes related to the abuse. The commander of the 18th Military Police Brigade, Brigadier General Ricardo Sanchez, was relieved of his duties, and several high-ranking officers were disciplined.

For further reading: The Taguba Report (2004), "Torture Taxi" by Trevor Paglen, and "The Abu Ghraib Files" by The Guardian. Abu Ghraib prison 18

From October to December 2003, was a no-law zone. Interrogators from the "Joint Interrogation and Debriefing Center" ordered MPs to "soften up" detainees. The result was sadism passed as intelligence. In the aftermath of the scandal, the US