Antonio Taguba
General, Taguba Report on Abu Ghraib
Born
October 31st, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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A Filipino-American general who served in the United States Army, focused on military leadership and investigations. Played a pivotal role in the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal by leading an inquiry into the treatment of detainees. The findings were compiled in what became known as the Taguba Report, which brought significant attention to issues of military conduct and accountability. Retired from the Army after a distinguished career, Taguba has followed his military tenure with advocacy for veterans and discussions on military ethics.
Led inquiry into Abu Ghraib prison scandal
Authored the Taguba Report
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