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May 6, 2009

Report: Torture Backers Lobby to Sway Investigation
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The leaked details of the Justice Department probe come amidst reports
Yoo and Bybee have launched an aggressive behind-the-scenes effort to
water it down. According to the Washington Post, Yoo and Bybee have
encouraged former Bush administration colleagues to warn current Justice
Department officials against recommending criminal prosecution.



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